Chivalry in the Middle Ages: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Question 10 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.Pick up your grim tool nowAnd let us see how you handle it.”"Gladly, sir, I promise you,”Gawain said, stroking it. The Green Knight takes his stand without lingeringAnd bends his head a little to show the skin.He laid his long graceful locks across his crown,Leaving the naked neck bare and ready.
Answer
A
He displays bravery in the face of danger.
B
He exhibits loyalty to fellow knights.
C
He shows a devoted faith in God.
D
He demonstrates the depth of his intellect.
Explanation
The Green Knight calmly offers his neck and waits for Gawain to strike, even exposing the skin beneath his hair. His willingness to face the danger without hesitation shows bravery. The excerpt does not focus on loyalty, religious faith, or intellectual ability.
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