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
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 Horse
Gringolet
Where is Gawain supposed to fight the green knight?
The Green Chapel
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
Dauntless
not to be intimidated
On what day did the Green Knight arrive at Camelot?
Christmas Day
This character gave sir Gawain the girdle
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 girdle
Blithe
without thought or regard; carefree
This character's honor is tested in the story
Gawain
This is Sir Gawain's Uncle
King Arthur
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