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Chivalry in the Middle Ages: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Answers

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Which characteristics were part of the medieval code of chivalry? Select three options.

A
humor
B
loyalty
C
morality
D
elegance
E
faithfulness
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the behavior and conduct expected of medieval knights
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the compassion expected of medieval landowners
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the intellect demanded of medieval nobles
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the humility demanded of medieval subjects
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best

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a government in which kings are selected by their birthright to have exclusive control over a country
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a government in which nobles have judicial, political, and military control over an area
a
a government in which leaders are elected to represent the ideas and opinions of the people
a
a government in which a leader takes office by force and leads with military authority
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Which descriptions portray a chivalric hero? Select three options.one who risks his life to protect his lordone who wears fine tapestries and jewelsone who fulfills a promise to the queenone who upholds strict moral valuesone who studies ancient texts

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one who risks his life to protect his lord
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one who wears fine tapestries and jewels
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one who fulfills a promise to the queen
D
one who upholds strict moral values
E
one who studies ancient texts
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Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.This King was staying at Camelot at ChristmastimeWith many fair lords and the most beautiful ladiesAnd the whole high brotherhood of the Round TableIn happy festivity and the high revels of the season.

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the people’s reverence for their king
B
the material wealth of nobles
C
the camaraderie of nobles and knights
D
the church’s rites and practices
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Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.[Arthur] said, "Knight, by heaven, your request is senseless.What you ask is such madness you deserve to have it granted.No knight I know is afraid of your great words.Give me your ax now, in the name of God,And I shall grant the boon that you have requested.”He strides toward him and grasps him by the hand.Then proudly that other knight sets foot on the ground.Now Arthur has his ax, gripping the handle,And grimly swings it around, preparing to strike with it.The bold man stood towering before him . . .

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religious devotion
B
morality
C
bravery
D
physical strength
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Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.Yet Arthur would not eat until they were all served.He seemed full of the joy of youth, almost a boy.He was happy with his life; he cared littleFor lying in bed or sitting still for a long time,His young blood so stirred him and his wild brain.And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep,That he had assumed in his noble way: he would not eatOn such a holiday until he had been toldA tale all new of some wonderful event . . .

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He seemed full of the joy of youth, almost a boy.
B
He was happy with his life; he cared littleFor lying in bed or sitting still for a long time
C
His young blood so stirred him and his wild brain.
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And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep,That he had assumed in his noble way
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Which characteristics were part of the medieval code of chivalry? Select three options.

A
humor
B
loyalty
C
morality
D
elegance
E
faithfulness
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Which of the following is the best definition of chivalry?

A
the behavior and conduct expected of medieval knights
B
the compassion expected of medieval landowners
C
the intellect demanded of medieval nobles
D
the humility demanded of medieval subjects
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Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."No, I tell you in good faith, it is not a fight I have come for.These are nothing but beardless boys around this bench.If I were buckled in armor on a big horse,There is no man here strong enough to be worth riding against.And so in this court I call for a Christmas game . . .”

A
loyalty to his king
B
the morality of fair play
C
bravery despite danger
D
the faithfulness of a promise kept
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Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.The King, bold by nature,Went up to that huge manAnd said, "Knight, by heaven, your request is senseless.What you ask is such madness you deserve to have it granted.No knight I know is afraid of your great words.Give me your ax now, in the name of God,And I shall grant the boon that you have requested.”He strides toward him and grasps him by the hand.

A
He welcomes the knight with proper manners.
B
He shows strength in restraining the knight.
C
He asserts himself as a brave leader.
D
He forces the knight to surrender.
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Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.Gawain, sitting next to the Queen,Bowed to the King then:"I will keep my words plain.I ask for this battle to be mine.” "If you please, glorious lord,” Gawain said to the King,"I will turn from this table and stand by you there,If I may do that without discourtesy,And without displeasing my liege lady,I would come to your counsel before your great court…”

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honesty
B
loyalty to his king
C
physical strength
D
religious devotion
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Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."By God,” the Green Knight said, "I am gladThat 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 manageTo find me on earth, to be repaid in kindFor what you accord me today before this high company.”

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The Green Knight compliments Gawain’s bravery in their confrontation.
B
The Green Knight suggests that his physical strength is unmatched.
C
The Green Knight describes his own unwavering loyalty to his king.
D
The Green Knight insists on Gawain’s moral obligation in their agreement.
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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.

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.

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