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

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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.

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

A
humor
B
loyalty
C
morality
D
elegance
E
faithfulness
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Which statement best describes knights in the Middle Ages?

A
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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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 . . .

A
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.
D
And there was a custom, besides, that he meant to keep,That he had assumed in his noble way
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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 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.

A
He is awaiting an invitation to join the festivities.
B
He is intimidating and challenging the assembled group.
C
He is preparing to deliver a lecture to the crowd.
D
He is entertaining the dinner guests with his wild antics.
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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
B
one who wears fine tapestries and jewels
C
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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