Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady Name: ___________

1. What was Arthur doing when he met the Black Knight?

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2. What was the puzzle given to Arthur? Why was it
hard for him to solve? ( /2)

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3. What did Arthur promise to the Loathly Lady? Why did
this promise end up being difficult for Arthur to keep?

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4. Describe the setting of this story in terms of: ( /2)
Time: ________________________________________
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Place: _______________________________________
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Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady Name: ___________

5. List 3 reasons (examples from the story) that you can tell this
did NOT take place in modern times: ( /3)
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7. Discuss why Sir Gawain agreed to marry the loathly lady. Does
this kind of honour still exist in todays society? Do you think
Gawains marriage would have lasted if the loathly lady had not
transformed? Explain. ( /3)

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8. How difficult is it to look beyond appearances? What kinds of
things have made us so quick to judge based on appearances?

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- Only answers written in complete sentences will be accepted -

" Total: ( /16)