SGGK Part 2 Quiz

to show the fast passage of time during Gawain's last year (almost like a timelapse shot in a movie)

to imply that nothing of real importance happened in Gawain's last year; the year just ran away

to celebrate the beauty of nature and it's refreshing, inspiring turns throughout the year

to create suspense/fear about the dangers of the deep woods Gawain is about to venture into

Both A and B

Both C and D

All Saints Day (Nov. 1)

First Sunday of Advent

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

cheap and poorly made - rusted fittings, heavy metal

luxurious and rich - silks, furs, and gold

hand-me-down, but solid - his uncle's armor, old but still legendary... even if it doesn't fit him yet

shiney and new - untested and undented armor, never worn

1 - he is first among the knights, next in line for Arthur's throne

3 - a reference to the holy trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

5 - representing 5 symbolic points of Gawain's chivalry and faith

12 - a holy number, the number of the disciples, tribes of Israel, etc.

he desires an honorable death and is worried he will die dishonorably, alone, in the forest

he is concerned he won't find shelter and a place to take part in Christmas Eve mass / repent for his sins

he is completely lost in enemy territory in French countryside

he is running out of time to find the Green Knight (he only has till midnight)

red like blood/fire

green and woody/earthy

black as night

white and cold gray stone

King Arthur and his court ("King of the castle")

William the Conquerer ("Tyrant/Occupier of England")

Sir Bertilak and his Lady ("Lord and Lady of the castle)

the wizard Merlin and his mother Morgan le Fay ("Wizard of the castle")

the green chapel is very close - you don't need to leave just yet

King Arthur is dying and he must return to the court of Camelot

the green knight is dead - you don't need to worry about your quest

he has slept through the holiday and missed his deadline already

The two men will exchange whatever they have gained at the end of the day. The exchange of winnings takes place over three days.

The two men will travel together to the green chapel after 3 days if Gawain will stay and tell them stories of Camelot

He offers Gawain a slice of his new English kingdom in return for secrets about King Arthur and the vulnerabilities of Camelot

He offers him magical gifts in exchange for the Green Knight's head.