Characters
The name of the "visitor" who challenged Sir Gawain
The Green Knight
The reason the Green Knight comes to Camelot
He has heard of the bravery and chivalry of King Arthur and his knights and wants to challenge them
Sir Gawain breaks his deal with the Green Knight when he fails to disclose what?
Sir Gawain fails to reveal that he was given a sash by the lady of the castle
Copiously
large in quantity or number
Who is the author of Gawain and the Green Knight?
anonymous or the Gawain Poet
The name of Sir Gawain's uncle
King Arthur
Where is Gawain supposed to fight the green knight?
The Green Chapel
What does Sir Gawain do when the Green Knight first attempts to strike him?
Flinches (runs) away
Intrepid
resolutely fearless
The real name of the green knight (revealed at the end of the chapter)
Sir Birtilack
What did Sir Birtilack's wife give Sir Gawain on the first day of his visit?
a kiss
Why does Sir Gawain accept the Green Knight's challenge when no one else will?
Because he wants to prove that he is worthy to sit at the round table and to stand in the place of his uncle
Dauntless
not to be intimidated
On what day did the Green Knight arrive at Camelot?
Christmas Day
This character gave sir Gawain the sash
the WIFE of the green knight, the lady of the green knights castle
What did Sir Gawain NOT give to Sir Birtilack because he thought that it would save his life when facing the Green Knight?
a green sash
Blithe
without thought or regard; carefree
This character's honor is tested in the story
Gawain
The name of Sir Gawain's Horse
Gringolet
What does the Green Knight call Sir Gawain during their final confrontation
A coward
What weapon does the Green Knight carry?
A large Danish axe
Chivalry
the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
Gawain refuses this gift because it is too valuable
a ring