Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Quiz

What challenge did the Green Knight issue to the Knights of the Round Table?

• To solve a riddle

• To fight a dragon

• To strike him with his green axe

• To find a hidden treasure

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Why did Sir Gawain take up the Green Knight's challenge?

• He wanted to prove his strength

• He wanted to protect his king

• He wanted to win a prize

• He wanted to become famous

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What happened after Sir Gawain struck the Green Knight?

• The Green Knight disappeared

• The Green Knight picked up his own head

• The Green Knight surrendered

• The Green Knight turned into a dragon

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How did Sir Gawain feel about facing the Green Knight alone?

• Afraid and hesitant

• Angry and vengeful

• Confident and cheerful

• Sad and regretful

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What is the "game" the Green Knight proposes?

• A jousting tournament one year from now
• A sword fighting tournament one year from now
• Someone tries to cut off his head, and he tries to cut off theirs one year from now
• He and Arthur duel, and Guinevere goes with the winner.

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What is the challenge that the Green Knight offers them?

• you chop my head off and I’ll chop your head off later.

• you eat my soup and I’ll eat your soup later.

• fight me in hand to hand combat.

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What is the "game" the Green Knight proposes?

• jousting tournament one year from now

• sword fighting tournament one year from now

• Someone tries to cut off his head, and he tries to cut off theirs one year from now

• He and Arthur duel, and Guinevere goes with the winner.

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What did the Green Knight use to use in his challenge?

• The Uchia family Sword

• A two-Handed Sword

• A hand axe

• A gisarme (a large axe)

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1What can you infer about Sir Gawain’s character based on his decision to face the Green Knight alone?

• He is selfish and wants all the glory.

• He is afraid and wants to avoid the challenge

• 1.  He is brave and values honor and loyalty.

• 1. He does not care about his king.

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Why do you think the Green Knight picked up his own head and reminded Gawain about their appointment?

•  To scare Gawain into running away

• 1. To invite Gawain to a party instead.

• To admit that he lost the challenge.

• To show that the challenge is serious and must be kept.

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