Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Quiz

What does Sir Gawain do when the Green Knight raises his ax?

• He runs away in fear.

• He stands still without flinching.

• He draws his sword to fight back.

• He begs for mercy.

What does Sir Gawain say he will do if his head falls to the stones?

• He will fight back.

• He will run away.

• It cannot be restored.

• He will apologize.

What does the Green Knight do after raising his ax the first time?

• He strikes immediately.

• He lowers it without striking.

• He drops the ax.

• He changes his mind.

What does Sir Gawain say about his own actions?

• He admits to being a coward.

• He denies ever flinching.

• He claims to be the best knight.

• He apologizes for his fear.

What does Sir Gawain do when the Green Knight mocks him?

• He fights back.

• He stands still.

• He runs away.

• He apologizes.

What does the Green Knight say about Sir Gawain's heart?

• It is brave.

• It trembles.

• It is strong.

• It is fearless.

What does the Green Knight do after Gawain sees his blood?

• He attacks Gawain again.

• He runs away.

• He stands still and relaxes on his ax.

• He calls for help.

What does Gawain do with his helmet?

• He throws it away.

• He snatches it up swiftly and slaps it on.

• He gives it to the Green Knight.

• He hides it.

What does the Green Knight say about Gawain's stance?

• "It is weak."

• "It is cowardly."

• "It is staunch and doughty."

• "It is unsteady."

What does the Green Knight give to Sir Gawain as a token?

• A gold-embroidered girdle

• A silver sword

• A jeweled crown

• A golden shield