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

2. 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?
(a) Una brings a member of the House of Holiness to help heal him.
(b) He lands in the Well of Life, which heals his wounds and gives him more power.
(c) He was only pretending to be lifeless so that the dragon would wear himself out in the battle and reveal his weaknesses.
(d) He is strengthened by a dream in which the Faerie Queene shows him the way to victory.

3. Who is the victor of the tournament?
(a) Archimago in disguise.
(b) Braggadochio.
(c) Britomart.
(d) The Red Cross Knight.

4. When Una recognizes The Red Cross Knight's weaknesses, what does she do to help him strengthen them?
(a) She asks Arthur to train him in the proper ways of being a Knight.
(b) She prays with him for the strength he needs to overcome them three times a day.
(c) She takes him to the House of Holiness.
(d) She builds up his confidence by praising all of his good qualities for over five hours.

5. What does Marinell hear while wandering around the castle?
(a) Florimell crying for him while in prison.
(b) An evil plot between two withces to destroy the wedding.
(c) A song telling him how to contiune on his quest.
(d) His mother with Proteus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Guyon collapse after being returned to the surface?

2. Who protects Guyon from his enemies while he is unconscious?

3. Who does Britomart defeat without recognizing?

4. Why do Britomart and Artegall part after finally finding each other?

5. Why does Timias not declare his love for Belphoebe after she heals him of his wounds?

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