1. Quiz for “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” 14 points each 1. What must the challenger of the Green Knight strike him with? 2. How long will it be until the challenger of the Green Knight can return the blow? 3. Who first steps forward to take on the challenge? 4. Who cuts off the Green Knight's head? 5. Where is Sir Gawain to travel to within a year? 6. Who attempts to seduce Gawain? 7. Does the Green Knight cut off Gawain’s head? Why or Why Not?

2. Medieval Romance

3. Characteristics Usually idealizes chivalry Usually idealizes chivalry Idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds Idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds Settings tend to be imaginary or vague Settings tend to be imaginary or vague Delivers mystery and suspense from supernatural elements Delivers mystery and suspense from supernatural elements Uses concealed or disguised identity Uses concealed or disguised identity Repetition of the mystical number 3 (multiples of three) Repetition of the mystical number 3 (multiples of three)

4. More Characteristics The color green The color green –The color green in medieval times was the color of magic Mysterious woman Mysterious woman –May or may not be in opposition to the knight –May be a damsel in distress, a witch or a member of royalty The quest The quest –May be a religious crusade, a conquest or challenge for the knight’s liege lord, to rescue a captive lady, or any combination

5. Characteristics of the Hero The knight’s behavior is strictly governed by the demands of chivalry The knight’s behavior is strictly governed by the demands of chivalry –Prowess (ability to fight) –Loyalty (to God, king, and lady) –Generosity (gift-giving, hospitality) –Franchise (being born into the upper classes) –Courtesy (behavior at court, behavior towards ladies)

6. Clocks- Round II Okay, draw another clock with 3, 6, and 9. Okay, draw another clock with 3, 6, and 9. Make NEW appointments for 3, 6, and 9. Make NEW appointments for 3, 6, and 9. You CANNOT make an appointment with anyone who you made an appointment with the last time. I did pay attention. You CANNOT make an appointment with anyone who you made an appointment with the last time. I did pay attention. You have 7 minutes. You have 7 minutes.

7. Romance Characteristics Use the notes we just took on Romance characteristics. Use the notes we just took on Romance characteristics. Find 15 characteristics of Romance in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Find 15 characteristics of Romance in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Romance Characteristic “Sir Gawain…” The color green The quest Hero does noble deeds