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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, Canto 12 | Book 7, Canto 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Astraea leave the earth?
(a) To avenge the death of his brother.
(b) Man's excessive evils.
(c) To follow his love.
(d) To seek solace for deep emotional wounds.

2. What attacks Pastorella?
(a) A Bear.
(b) A Giant.
(c) A Tiger.
(d) The Blatant Beast.

3. Why do Britomart and Artegall part after finally finding each other?
(a) They feel that a marriage so soon would be fool hardy.
(b) They want time to collect money and plan for the festivities of their nuptials.
(c) Artegall must finish his quest, and Britomart pledges to help Scudamore find Amoret.
(d) Neither one of them want to quit their line of duty, so they decide to deny their true feelings.

4. What stops Guyon from killing The Red Cross Knight?
(a) He cannot bring himself to strike to Red Cross.
(b) He decides to let the Red Cross Knight live as his slave instead.
(c) The Red Cross Knight is a better fighter and defends himself well.
(d) He hears a voice tell him to not harm The Red Cross Knight.

5. What gives The Red Cross Knight the courage he needs to slay Error when he is almost defeated?
(a) He remembers the words of Gloriana the Faerie Queene and they give him the courage he needs.
(b) He calls upon God to give him strength.
(c) Error's children help him destroy her.
(d) He hears Una call to him to have faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Talus do to Brggadochio for stealing Guyon's horse?

2. How does Lucifera welcome Duessa and The Red Cross Knight as they approach The House of Pride?

3. How does Pollente try to trick Artegall?

4. What unlikely protector does Una find?

5. Why is Priscilla so worried about her reputation?

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