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Last Name Period ___ Gawain Guided Reading
Read from pages 178 to the middle of 180 (stop on line 352)
1. Look up what a girdle is. Explain what it is.
2. Look at the image on page 178. After looking at the picture and reading the italicized summary,
why do you think Gawain may want to stay at the castle and give up his quest? Explain.
3. Read from 259 to 286. What are some words you didnt understand? Write out the definition of
each. In this section how do you think the setting adds to the story? How would you summarize
the description in this section? What is being described? Use quotes from the text to support
your response.
4. Read from 287 to 308. What are some words here you didnt understand. Write out the
definition of each. What is being described in this section? Use quotes from the text to help
support your answer. How would you feel if you saw this as you were going toward them/it?
What is the Green Knight doing when Gawain arrives?
5. Read from 310 to 352. Summarize what is being described here. How does the Green Knight
treat or speak to Gawain when he arrives? Use quotes from the text to help support your
response. What are some terms you had a harder time with? What do these words mean? Write
them out.