The Middle Ages and Sir Gawain Part 1

What is the setting of the story?

• The Green Chapel

• King Arthur's court in Camelot

• The dining hall of Buckingham Palace

• King Arthur's stables

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What was the occasion for the feast at the beginning of our story?

• King Arthur and lady Guinevere's wedding

• Christmas

• to celebrate Sir Lancelot's jousting victory

• New Year's Eve

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It was customary in King Arthur's court to do this before anyone could eat.

• Toast King Arthur and Guinevere

• Tell bawdy jokes to make Guinevere blush

• Tell an exciting tale of adventure

• Compete in a jousting tournament

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Who interrupted the feast?

• The Green Knight

• The Green Giant

• Wally the Green Monster

• The Grinch

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What was startling about the Green Knight's appearance was that he was ____ from head to toe.

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What did the Green Knight hold in his hand?

• a helmet

• a shield

• a sprig of holly

• a spear

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What are the rules of the Green Knight's game?

1. The knight gets to swing the Green Knight's at his neck.

• 2. The Green Knight returns the favor next Christmas.

• 2. If unsuccessful, the Green Knight takes his place in Arthur's court.

• 2. In a year and a day, the Green Knight returns the favor.

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What does the Green Knight want?

• to join them for dinner

• to play a game

• to insult King Arthur and his knights

• to participate in an ax-throwing event

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How does King Arthur's court respond to the Green Knight?

• They ignore him.

• They compliment him on his festive garb.

• They insult him.

• They are shocked into silence.

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Who speaks to the Green Knight upon his entry into the hall?

• Lady Guinevere

• Sir Lancelot

• King Arthur

• No one

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