Chivalry in the Middle Ages: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight — Quiz
Question 2 • Senior English
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . "By God,” the Green Knight said, "I am glad That I shall have from your hand what I asked for here, And that you have repeated fully, in your own words, The whole of the covenant I asked of the King: Only now you must swear to me, upon your word, That you will expect, for yourself, wherever you manage To find me on earth, to be repaid in kind For what you accord me today before this high company.” Which statement best describes the chivalric value addressed in the excerpt?
Answer
A
The Green Knight insists on Gawain’s moral obligation in their agreement.
B
The Green Knight describes his own unwavering loyalty to his king.
C
The Green Knight compliments Gawain’s bravery in their confrontation.
D
The Green Knight suggests that his physical strength is unmatched.
Explanation
The Green Knight asks Gawain to swear that he will accept the same kind of repayment later that he gives the Green Knight now. This emphasizes the duty to honor an agreement and repay what is owed, a moral obligation tied to chivalric conduct. The excerpt does not focus on loyalty to a king, bravery, or physical strength.
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