Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Summary

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Who steps forward to take the challenge after the Green Knight mocks Arthur's silence?

  • King Arthur
  • The court jester
  • Queen Guinevere
  • Sir Gawain (correct)

What is the name of the figure who challenges the group at King Arthur's court?

  • The Green Knight (correct)
  • The Black Knight
  • The Blue Knight
  • The Red Knight

What does the Green Knight allow the challenger to do with his axe?

  • Give it to someone else
  • Strike him with it (correct)
  • Bury it in the ground
  • Throw it into a lake

In what condition does the Green Knight ask the challenger to find him in exactly one year?

<p>At the Green Chapel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Sir Gawain feel after the Green Knight leaves?

<p>Uneasy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the headless Green Knight do before riding away?

<p>Picks up his severed head (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for Sir Gawain's uneasiness after the Green Knight leaves?

<p>Because he realizes the gravity of the pact he has made with the Green Knight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does King Arthur do when the Green Knight mocks his silence?

<p>He hesitates but ultimately steps forward to take the challenge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Sir Gawain cutting off the Green Knight's head in one deadly blow?

<p>It fulfills a requirement of the challenge set by the Green Knight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Green Knight pick up his severed head before riding away?

<p>To remind Sir Gawain of the terms of the pact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Green Knight challenge King Arthur's court to do during his unexpected visit?

<p>To find him in exactly one year to receive a blow in return (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sir Gawain step forward to take the challenge after King Arthur hesitates?

<p>To prove his loyalty and bravery to King Arthur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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