The Faerie Queene | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Book 1, Canto 1 | Book 1, Canto 2 | Book 1, Canto 3

1. What gives The Red Cross Knight the courage he needs to slay Error when he is almost defeated?

He hears Una call to him to have faith.

2. What is Una leading along with her on this journey?

A White lamb.

3. What does Error vomit up as a defense against The Red Cross Knight's attack?

Moldy books and papers.

4. Why does The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?

Archimago summons his evil spirit to appear as Una being unfaithful with another man.

5. What unlikely protector does Una find?

A lion who would have eaten her.

6. Who does Archimago disguise himself as in an attempt to fool Una

The Red Cross Knight.

Book 1, Canto 4 | Book 1, Canto 5 | Book 1, Canto 6

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