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

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Knights were elected officials who were chosen for their intellect and knowledge.
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Knights were civil servants who cared for the sick and needy.
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Knights were professional warriors who helped nobles protect their land.
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Knights were nobles who owned and controlled large portions of land.
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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
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a government in which leaders are elected to represent the ideas and opinions of the people
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a government in which a leader takes office by force and leads with military authority
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Which characteristics were part of the medieval code of chivalry? Select three options.

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humor
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loyalty
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morality
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elegance
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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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Read the passage.The instructor handed each student a set of keys. "Thank you,” Owen mumbled, looking at the ground. He gripped the key ring and scanned the parking lot for his assigned vehicle. Soon he was inserting the key in the lock, opening the door, and folding his lanky frame into the driver’s seat. His breath escaped him in a frosty cloud, and he surveyed his surroundings. The mysterious gauges and knobs were confounding, and Owen wished that he had listened to one of his mom’s many driving lectures. His sweaty palms gripped the cold steering wheel. Around the parking lot, his classmates were beginning to navigate the cone-marked course.

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He ignores his teacher’s directions.
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He enjoys practicing his new skills.
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He is uncomfortable driving.
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He is eager to leave the school parking lot.
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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 coughAnd stretched as a lord might, and made ready to speak.

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He is awaiting an invitation to join the festivities.
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He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group.
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He is preparing to deliver a lecture to the crowd.
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He is entertaining the dinner guests with his wild antics.
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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.

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He welcomes the knight with proper manners.
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He shows strength in restraining the knight.
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He asserts himself as a brave leader.
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He forces the knight to surrender.
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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 . . .”

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loyalty to his king
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the morality of fair play
C
bravery despite danger
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the faithfulness of a promise kept
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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.
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The Green Knight suggests that his physical strength is unmatched.
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The Green Knight describes his own unwavering loyalty to his king.
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The Green Knight insists on Gawain’s moral obligation in their agreement.
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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
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one who upholds strict moral values
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one who studies ancient texts
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Which statement best describes knights in the Middle Ages?

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Knights were elected officials who were chosen for their intellect and knowledge.
B
Knights were civil servants who cared for the sick and needy.
C
Knights were professional warriors who helped nobles protect their land.
D
Knights were nobles who owned and controlled large portions of land.
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Which of the following is the best definition of chivalry?

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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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