Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Comprehension Quiz

What is the setting of the story?

• Christmas time in Camelot

• Summer in Avalon

• Winter in Sherwood Forest

• Spring in Nottingham

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do we know that the Green Knight has come in peace?

• He is not wearing armor and has a holly branch in one hand

• He brings a sword and shield

• He is accompanied by soldiers

• He wears a crown

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why did the Green Knight come to Camelot (King Arthur's court)?

• To challenge the chivalry of Arthur's knights

• To ask for help

• To deliver a message

• To seek shelter

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was the Christmas game that the Green Knight proposed?

• He will give his battle ax (gisarme) to anyone willing to exchange blows with him

• A jousting tournament

• A riddle contest

• A treasure hunt

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who initially accepts the Green Knight's challenge?

• King Arthur

• Sir Lancelot

• Sir Gawain

• Sir Bedivere

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why does Sir Gawain step forward to take the challenge?

• He thinks Arthur is too important to fight

• He wants to prove his strength

• He is ordered by Arthur

• He is the youngest knight

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What happens when the Green Knight's head is cut off?

• His head rolls and is kicked around; he picks it up and rides off on his green horse

• He dies instantly

• He disappears in a puff of smoke

• The knights celebrate

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How long did Sir Gawain have until he had to take his blow from the Green Knight?

• A year and a day

• One week

• One month

• Two years

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What deal does Sir Gawain make with the Lord of the castle?

• They will share all their gains for three days

• They will fight together

• They will exchange armor

• They will hunt together

How does Sir Gawain fail to keep his deal?

• He keeps the green sash for himself to save his life

• He leaves the castle early

• He lies to the Lord

• He refuses to hunt

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9