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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Canto 12 | Book 5, Canto 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who kills Pyrochles and Cymochles while Guyon is sleeping?
(a) The Angel.
(b) Arthur.
(c) The Palmer.
(d) They kill each other by fighting over who gets to kill Guyon.

2. What does Blandamour suggest the prize for the loser should be in his proposed duel with Braggadochio?
(a) Ate.
(b) A week of servitude.
(c) The broken spear.
(d) Exilement.

3. Who is the messenger who delivers the engagement-breaking news?
(a) Una.
(b) The Dwarf.
(c) Archimago in disguise.
(d) Duessa.

4. Who does Cymoent ask for help in avenging her son's death?
(a) Tryphon, ruler of the ocean.
(b) Arthur.
(c) The Red Cross Knight.
(d) Archimago.

5. What is The Red Cross Knight shown when his destiny is revealed to him?
(a) He will marry for love and live a quiet but happy life.
(b) He will die trying to protect his true love.
(c) After fighting dragons, he will one day be known as a great saint.
(d) His children will live on to be great kings and rulers over many nations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?

2. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?

3. Why is Sir Scudamore so happy when Artegall cracks Britomart's helmet in battle?

4. How does the Red Cross Knight finally defeat the dreaded dragon?

5. What was Artegall given to help him rescue Eirena?

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