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.