Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Meeting the Green Knight
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What does the Green Knight ask for as a Christmas game?

  • A duel
  • An exchange of strokes (correct)
  • An archery contest
  • A joust

    • What does the Green Knight accuse the knights of King Arthur's court of being?

  • Cowards
  • Beardless babes (correct)
  • Inexperienced warriors
  • Unskilled fighters

    • What weapons does the Green Knight mention he has back at home?

  • A bow and arrows
  • A helmet and a hauberk (correct)
  • A sword and a shield
  • A mace and a dagger

    • What item does the Green Knight offer as a present in the Christmas game?

    <p>A battle-ax (gisarme)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Camelot known as in relation to King Arthur?

    <p>His favorite castle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term best describes the high standard of behavior expected in King Arthur's court?

    <p>Courtesy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hasped' in line 61 most likely means:

    <p><em>Fastened</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Spoiling for' in line 47 can be best replaced with:

    <p><em>Eager for</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dais' in line 31 refers to:

    <p><em>Raised platform</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Gisarme' mentioned in line 68 is best described as a:

    <p><em>Battle-ax with a long shaft</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

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