JOURNAL Do you think all leaders are “Arthurs” – those who should receive perfect obedience – or should people sometimes question their leader’s decisions? Explain.

BINGO! Reviewing Arthurian Literature

Traditional story that takes place in the past. LEGEND

The sword given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake. EXCALIBUR

Arthur’s half sister, an evil enchantress. MORGAN LE FAY

The “code” of knights; it celebrates manners, religious piety, mercy, bravery, etc… CHIVALRY

Author of Le Morte d’Arthur. SIR THOMAS MALORY

According to the “Five Fives,” Gawain is faultless in these two areas: FINGERS & SENSES

Arthur’s biological father. UTHER PENDRAGON

The “scaffold” from which Arthur falls in his dream. FORTUNE’S WHEEL

Inspiration for the legend, the “real” Arthur was probably a warrior that lived during this time period. DARK AGES

The only knight to survive the final battle between Arthur and Mordred. BEDIVERE

This character offered Gawain one final temptation before leaving him at the Green Chapel. THE GUIDE

Imaginative story usually based on the adventures of knights, kings, and ladies. MEDIEVAL ROMANCE

This represents equality in Arthur’s court. ROUND TABLE

The last 4-5 lines of each poetic stanza in SGGK; the summary and transition section. BOB & WHEEL

Where Arthur is taken to have his wounds healed… ISLE OF AVALON

Author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. PEARL POET

Arthur’s magical advisor. MERLIN

The name of Arthur’s kingdom. CAMELOT

The Green Knight specifically challenges Arthur’s court because of their: REPUTATION

The sword that indicated Arthur’s destiny to be king. SWORD IN THE STONE

Legends are usually based on people or events that are ________. REAL

Arthur’s queen; she is a beautiful woman, desired by many men. GUINEVERE

Gawain’s five ________ include: beneficence, brotherly love, pure mind, pure manners, and compassion. VIRTUES

The “Grail Knight.” GALAHAD

In the end, Gawain wears this as a sign of his faults. GIRDLE (BELT)

In the family tree, Gawain is Arthur’s _______. NEPHEW

The first object that Bertilak’s wife offers Gawain. RING

In Morte d’Arthur, this animal causes the final battle to begin. ADDER

The time period in which the “legendary Arthur” appears. Medieval Times

The place that Gawain must meet the Green Knight. GREEN CHAPEL

Poetry that repeats consonant sounds throughout a line. ALLITERATIVE POETRY

One of Arthur’s greatest knights; he has an affair with the queen. LANCELOT

Arthur’s foster brother; he often criticizes other knights. SIR KAY

A story pattern that recurs in literature from around the world. ARCHETYPE

The earliest level in the process of becoming a knight. PAGE

Her image appears on the inside of Sir Gawain’s shield. VIRGIN MARY

The Green Knight’s size. HALF A GIANT!

One of the most famous compilations of Arthurian legends, written by Sir Thomas Malory. LE MORTE D’ARTHUR

This character gives Arthur the sword Excalibur. LADY OF THE LAKE

This man tells Bedivere about a mysterious grave. HERMIT

The Green Knight’s true identity. BERTILAK

This symbol appears on the front of Gawain’s shield. PENTANGLE

What Gawain “pays” the host at the end of each day. KISSES

Arthur’s biological mother. IGRAINE

Items that the Green Knight is NOT carrying. ARMOR & WEAPONS

The number of times Bedivere is told to dispose of Excalibur. THREE

The name of Gawain’s horse. GRINGOLET

The two religious “Fives.” JOYS OF MARY & WOUNDS OF CHRIST

The two items that the Green Knight carries. AXE & HOLLY BOB

Arthur’s illegitimate child who turns against him. MORDRED

Because of the “familiarity” they provide, the use of archetypes typically makes stories easier to ________. REMEMBER

The Green Knight challenges Arthur’s court to this type of game: BEHEADING GAME

Mounted warriors, usually men of rank. KNIGHT

The typical length of an Arthurian quest. YEAR AND A DAY

She tempts Gawain every morning and eventually gives him a magic belt. THE LADY

The pentangle represents: THE FIVE FIVES

The step before becoming a knight (young boys become this around age 14): SQUIRE

This color often represents magic. GREEN

A holy item that many of Arthur’s knights tried to find. HOLY GRAIL

The celebration that the Green Knight disrupts. CHRISTMAS FEAST

The only knight to step up to the Green Knight’s challenge. GAWAIN

The activity that the lord engages in while Gawain rests every morning. HUNTING

The root –droit- means _______. RIGHT

Each knight has a unique one of these to reflect their feats or character. SHIELD

This man cuts Gawain’s neck. GREEN KNIGHT

This story describes a knight’s humbling experience. SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT

Legendary ruler of Britain. KING ARTHUR

Morgan le Fay is disguised as this in Bertilak’s castle. THE OLD CRONE

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Geoffrey of Monmouth’s book about Britain’s early politics. HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF BRITAIN.

The British claim that Arthur’s heritage connects to this classical culture. ROMANS

A technique in which two scenes parallel one another within a text. JUXTAPOSITION

Arthur’s conception place. TINTAGEL

The mother of Mordred; Arthur’s half sister. MORGAUSE

Arthur’s foster father. SIR ECTOR

The color of the Green Knight’s eyes, as well as Gawain’s armor. RED