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The Manuscript: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight exists in only one original manuscript, as the last of four poems in the MS. Cotton Nero A x. dating no later than 1400. The three poems preceding it are Pearl, Purity, and Patience, and all four are generally considered to have been written by the…

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Posted By lexy l #321841 at May 10, 2013 6:09 PM

Which aspect of Gawain's betrayal most bothers Bertilak, his host?

1)the first kiss Gawain gives his wife
2)the second kiss Gawain gives his wife
3)Gawain's allegiance to King Arthur
4)Gawain's failure to hand over the girdle

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Answers: 2

 

Posted By lexy l #321841 at May 10, 2013 6:20 PM

Bertilak goes hunting every day that Gawain spends at his castle. What parallel happens at home while he is gone?

1)His wife "hunts" Gawain.
2)Gawain "hunts" Bertilak's wife.
3)Gawain "hunts" for a way to escape the castle.
4)Gawain "hunts" for the Green Knight

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Answers: 1

 

Posted By lexy l #321841 at May 10, 2013 6:21 PM

Gawain is lectured by the Green Knight. After he is lectured, Gawain decides to wear the green belt for the rest of his days. Why?

1)as a medal of honor
2)as a reminder of his lady love
3)as an outward reminder of his inner failings
4)as a warning to his enemies

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Answers: 1

 

Posted By lexy l #321841 at May 10, 2013 6:19 PM

The source of the conflict reveals a message about women. What is this message?

1)All women are to be respected.
2)Every woman is someone's daughter and should be treated as such.
3)Women are like the Bible's Eve and should never be trusted.
4)All women are pure by nature, just like the Bible's Mary.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Answers: 1