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Flashcards in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Deck (10)
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1
Q

What is the setting of this legend?

A

Christmas time in Camalot

2
Q

How do the knights celebrate Christmas?

A

Fifteen days of events

3
Q

How would you describe the relationship of the knights to each other?

A

Happy to be together. Really close friends.

4
Q

What qualities do king Arthurs knights possess?

A

Bravery, honor and courage

5
Q

What is the first part of the green knights challenge?

A

Cut off my head

6
Q

What is the second part of the challenge?

A

Honor the green knights request

7
Q

What seems strange about the green knights proposal?

A

He is going to die

8
Q

What is the result of sir Garwains first blow?

A

His head falls off

9
Q

What happens after the knight picks up his head?

A

He gets on his horse and his eyes open

10
Q

What does the Green knight say to Garwain?

A

Come to the green chapel in one year and a day and he will be repaid for what happened to the green knight.