Question

the guests looked on. they gaped and they gawked and were mute with amazement: what did it meant that human and horse could develop this hue, should grow to be grass - green or greener still, like green enamel emboldened by bright gold? some stood and stared then stepped a little closer, drawn near to the knight to know his next move; theyd seen some sights, but this was something special, a miracle or magic, or so they imagined. which inference about the green knight is best supported by the text? a. the green knight wants to intimidate king arthur and take his throne. b. the green knight doesnt think the kings knights present him much challenge. c. the green knight thinks king arthurs men are fearsome fighters. d. the green knight is a former friend of king arthurs seeking revenge. which passage from the excerpt best supports the correct answer to the question above? a. “if id ridden to your castle rigged out for a ruck / these lightweight adolescents wouldnt last a minute.”

Explanation:

The text describes the guests' reaction to the Green Knight. The Green Knight's appearance is so extraordinary that it makes the guests (who include King Arthur's knights) seem like they are not a great challenge. The quote in option A of the second part of the question further supports this. It implies that the Green Knight thinks King Arthur's knights (referred to as "lightweight adolescents") are not tough opponents.

Answer:

First question: B. The green knight doesn’t think the King’s knights present him much challenge.
Second question: A. “If I’d ridden to your castle rigged out for a ruck / these lightweight adolescents wouldn’t last a minute.”