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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Canto 1 | Book 2, Canto 2 | Book 2, Canto 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Guyon's mission?
(a) To gather an army to help fight in the ranks of the Faerie Queene's army.
(b) To avenge the death of his parents.
(c) He is to defeat the evil witch Acrasia.
(d) To find the House of Holiness and cure his weaknesses.

2. Why does Sansjoy challenge The Red Cross Knight to a duel?
(a) He is in love with the Knight's new traveling companion, Duessa.
(b) He hates any righteous person and wants to stamp out the faith of the Knight.
(c) The Red Cross Knight killed his brother.
(d) He wants to avenge the hurts he caused Una.

3. Who is Arthur in love with?
(a) Belphoebe.
(b) Una.
(c) Archimago disguised as a fair maiden.
(d) Gloriana.

4. Why is Belphoebe in the woods instead of at court?
(a) She is hiding from someone.
(b) She got lost on her journey and is trying to find her way home.
(c) She prefers wild places to the softness of the court.
(d) She was abandoned there by her parents.

5. How does Lucifera welcome Duessa and The Red Cross Knight as they approach The House of Pride?
(a) She showers them with gifts in an effort to keep him from fulfilling the duty he was sent out to accomplish.
(b) She locks them up in a dungeon because she suspects foul play.
(c) She prepares a glorious feast.
(d) She puts on a parade of her six trusted advisors.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Orgoglio finally defeated?

2. How does Sansjoy recover after he loses his duel with the Red Cross Knight?

3. Why does Guyon fight The Red Cross Knight?

4. How is The Red Cross Knight finally shown Duessa's true nature?

5. How does The Red Cross Knight rise to battle with the dragon a second day after being tossed aside wounded and almost lifeless after the first long day of battle?

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