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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. What was Artegall given to help him rescue Eirena?
(a) A magical sword.
(b) A Pendant of Protection.
(c) A Shield of Wonder.
(d) Knowledge and Wisdom.

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

3. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?
(a) They disbanded the group of ruffians who were attacking the castle.
(b) She is Archimago in disguise.
(c) She is a servant of Acrasia and wants to poison them at banquet.
(d) She knows that they took part in defeating Pyrochles and Cymochles.

4. Who does Britomart defeat without recognizing?
(a) Braggadochio.
(b) Blandamour.
(c) The Red Cross Knight.
(d) Artegall.

5. Who is the only woman who can wear the girdle of Florimell?
(a) Belphoebe.
(b) Amoret.
(c) Una.
(d) The Snowy Florimell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is The Red Cross Knight shown when his destiny is revealed to him?

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

3. Why is Marinell so depressed?

4. What gets in the way of the engagement between The Red Cross Knight and Una?

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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