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What feast did Arthur and the knights of the Round Table hold for Sir Gawain before his journey?
What feast did Arthur and the knights of the Round Table hold for Sir Gawain before his journey?
- Christmas feast
- Easter feast
- Halloween feast (correct)
- Thanksgiving feast
Who did Sir Gawain speak to about his imminent journey to seek the Green Knight?
Who did Sir Gawain speak to about his imminent journey to seek the Green Knight?
- Ywain
- Bedivere
- Arthur (correct)
- Lancelot
Which emotion is most prevalent among the knights as they prepare to bid farewell to Sir Gawain?
Which emotion is most prevalent among the knights as they prepare to bid farewell to Sir Gawain?
- Sorrow (correct)
- Joy
- Indifference
- Excitement
Who among the following knights were part of the counsel taken with Sir Gawain before his journey?
Who among the following knights were part of the counsel taken with Sir Gawain before his journey?
What is the reason behind Sir Gawain's journey?
What is the reason behind Sir Gawain's journey?
How does Sir Gawain feel about his impending journey?
How does Sir Gawain feel about his impending journey?
What did the knight pray for as he rode alone until Christmas Eve?
What did the knight pray for as he rode alone until Christmas Eve?
What did the knight pray for to guide his steps?
What did the knight pray for to guide his steps?
What was unique about the castle that the knight came across?
What was unique about the castle that the knight came across?
Why did the knight thank Christ and Saint Julian?
Why did the knight thank Christ and Saint Julian?
What did the porter of the castle promise the knight?
What did the porter of the castle promise the knight?
How did the knight enter the castle?
How did the knight enter the castle?
What did the knights and squires do when the knight dismounted?
What did the knights and squires do when the knight dismounted?
What did the lord of the household come forth to do when he saw the knight in shining armor?
What did the lord of the household come forth to do when he saw the knight in shining armor?
What did Sir Gawain want to do while staying at the castle?
What did Sir Gawain want to do while staying at the castle?
What did Gawain think of the knight who greeted him when he arrived at the castle?
What did Gawain think of the knight who greeted him when he arrived at the castle?
Why did the lord of the castle laugh aloud for gladness when he heard Gawain was from Arthur's court?
Why did the lord of the castle laugh aloud for gladness when he heard Gawain was from Arthur's court?
What was notable about the bedding provided for Gawain in the castle?
What was notable about the bedding provided for Gawain in the castle?
Why did the chaplains ring the bell loudly for service in the chapel?
Why did the chaplains ring the bell loudly for service in the chapel?
What was Gawain's reaction upon meeting the lord's lady, who seemed fairer even than Guinevere?
What was Gawain's reaction upon meeting the lord's lady, who seemed fairer even than Guinevere?
Why did Gawain thank the lord of the castle when he called him by name and said he was the most welcome guest?
Why did Gawain thank the lord of the castle when he called him by name and said he was the most welcome guest?
What is significant about Gawain's gesture towards the elder woman compared to the young lady?
What is significant about Gawain's gesture towards the elder woman compared to the young lady?
For what occasion were many desserts and cunningly cooked meals prepared at the castle?
For what occasion were many desserts and cunningly cooked meals prepared at the castle?
What can be inferred about the older woman sitting on the high seat next to the lord of the castle?
What can be inferred about the older woman sitting on the high seat next to the lord of the castle?
Who sat together at the feast in the hall?
Who sat together at the feast in the hall?
What happened on the third day of the feast?
What happened on the third day of the feast?
Why did Gawain have to leave the king's court early?
Why did Gawain have to leave the king's court early?
Where is the Green Chapel located according to the lord of the castle?
Where is the Green Chapel located according to the lord of the castle?
What promise does Gawain make to the lord of the castle?
What promise does Gawain make to the lord of the castle?
Why did the lord suggest that Gawain rest and not attend Mass?
Why did the lord suggest that Gawain rest and not attend Mass?
'The bargain is made' refers to:
'The bargain is made' refers to:
'While I live in your castle I am bound by our promise.' This statement shows that Gawain values:
'While I live in your castle I am bound by our promise.' This statement shows that Gawain values:
'You have traveled from far away,' said the host. What does this imply?
'You have traveled from far away,' said the host. What does this imply?
'Bring here the wine cup.' What is the significance of this action in medieval contexts?
'Bring here the wine cup.' What is the significance of this action in medieval contexts?
Why did Sir Gawain wear the pentangle on his shield and coat?
Why did Sir Gawain wear the pentangle on his shield and coat?
What was significant about the shield Sir Gawain carried?
What was significant about the shield Sir Gawain carried?
What was the purpose of Sir Gawain's journey?
What was the purpose of Sir Gawain's journey?
Which item did NOT form part of Sir Gawain's armor before he set off on his journey?
Which item did NOT form part of Sir Gawain's armor before he set off on his journey?
What was the significance of Gringalet, Sir Gawain's horse?
What was the significance of Gringalet, Sir Gawain's horse?
Why did people express sadness when Sir Gawain departed from King Arthur's court?
Why did people express sadness when Sir Gawain departed from King Arthur's court?
What did the pentangle symbolize on Sir Gawain's shield?
What did the pentangle symbolize on Sir Gawain's shield?
What distinguished Sir Gawain's armor as particularly costly?
What distinguished Sir Gawain's armor as particularly costly?
'Then he came to the king, and the knights of his court, and courteously took leave of lords and ladies' - What does this interaction suggest about Sir Gawain?
'Then he came to the king, and the knights of his court, and courteously took leave of lords and ladies' - What does this interaction suggest about Sir Gawain?
'Whoever knew a king to risk his knights on a Christmas jest?' - What does this question imply about King Arthur's decision?
'Whoever knew a king to risk his knights on a Christmas jest?' - What does this question imply about King Arthur's decision?
