Chivalry in the Middle Ages: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight — Quiz
Question 5 • Senior English
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . The knight on his horse turned in his saddle, And wildly he flashed his red eyes around, Arched his bristling bright-green eyebrows, And waved his beard, waiting to see who would stand up. When no one would answer him, he gave a loud cough And stretched as a lord might, and made ready to speak. What statement best describes the knight’s actions?
Answer
A
He is entertaining the dinner guests with his wild antics.
B
He is preparing to deliver a lecture to the crowd.
C
He is awaiting an invitation to join the festivities.
D
He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group.
Explanation
The knight flashes his eyes, arches his bristling eyebrows, and waits to see who will stand up to him. These fierce gestures, followed by his loud cough when no one answers, make him seem threatening and confrontational. He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group, not entertaining them or waiting to join the festivities.
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