Sir Gawain Test

Question 1

What is a strophe?

Answer 1

A stanza

Question 2

What is a bob and wheel?

Answer 2

The indented section, 4lines, it either spins the plot together, comments on what has happened, or transitions to next section

Question 3

What is the basic pattern of medical romance?

Answer 3

There is a quest in which the hero undertakes a dangerous journey

Question 4

Medical romance reflects on what aspect of society?

Answer 4

Feudalism

Question 5

What is feudalism?

Answer 5

Social hierarchy, lower people give oaths of loyalty to recieve land

Question 6

What are the elements of romance?

Answer 6

Unusual exotic setting, almost perfect hero, a test of the hero, brave Knights, an evil enemy, battles/quests, magical elements, good vs. evil, female figures, high born figures, and themes of love, loyalty, faith, courage

Question 7

What is the relationship with knights and love?

Answer 7

Knights are lovesick and often can’t have the love they want

Question 8

What are the chilvaric ideals of knightly conduct?

Answer 8

Courage, loyalty, courtesy, defense, prowess, justice, humility, faith, generosity, and nobility

Question 9

What is the time period of medival romance?

Answer 9

1066-1485

Question 10

What was Sir Gawain written?

Answer 10

1375-1400