Sir Gawain
What is Sir Gawain's relationship to King Arthur?
Sir Gawain is King Arthur's nephew, or King Arthur is Sir Gawain's uncle
Who is King Arthur married to?
Queen Guenevere
What is the Green Knight's real name?
Lord Bercilak
Who is painted on the inside of Gawain's Shield?
The Virgin Mary
Who wrote Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
The anonymous Gawain poet
What weapon does Sir Gawain use to strike the Green Knight?
Danish Battle Ax
What two things does the Green Knight bring to Camelot on New Year's Eve?
An ax and a branch of holly
How does the Lord of the Castle treat Gawain when he first arrives?
Very well, kind, welcoming, hospitable. He says, "my house is your house; make yourself at home."
What promise did Sir Gawain make to the Green Knight while at King Arthur's castle?
He swore to find the Green Knight to find him at the Green Chapel in one year's time so the Green Knight could strike him.
Of all the characteristics of the chivalric code, which attribute is Gawain most known for?
Courtesy
What does the Pentangle represent on the outside of Gawain's shield?
Perfection
If Gawain does not meet the Green Knight at the Green Chapel, what will he be called?
a coward
Who are the two women that Gawain is introduced to? How would you describe them?
Young and old. Married and single. Beautiful and ugly. They are described as the opposites of each other.
When does Gawain leave Camelot to find the Green Knight at the Green Chapel?
November 1st
What happens to the Green Knight after Gawain swings the axe? Explain.
His head is cut off. It rolls around on the floor and the knights kick it back and forth. The knight retrieves his head and reminds Gawain of his quest.
What is the reason Sir Gawain gives King Arthur for wanting to take the challenge with the Green Knight?
That it is not fitting or appropriate for King Arthur to take the challenge.
How do the Knights of the Round Table respond when the Green Knight first appears at Camelot?
They are quiet and still. It is as if they are afraid or they are under a spell.