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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 gets in the way of the engagement between The Red Cross Knight and Una?
(a) Una refuses his hand and declares her love for Arthur.
(b) The Red Cross Knight decided to live a life of celibacy and join the House of Holiness that helped him overcome his weaknesses.
(c) Una's parents object to the match because of his lowly birth.
(d) It is revealed that he has already pledged his hand to Druessa while she was pretending to be Fidessa.

2. How does the Red Cross Knight finally defeat the dreaded dragon?
(a) He creeps up on it during the night while he is sleeping.
(b) He gouges out his eyes and is then able to stab the heart while it is blinded.
(c) He stabs it through the throat after being swallowed.
(d) He puts a curse on the dragon that Arthur taught him.

3. Who took Belphoebe from her sleeping mother's side and raised her?
(a) Cupid.
(b) The Goddess Diana.
(c) The Goddess Venus.
(d) Psyche.

4. Why does Timias not declare his love for Belphoebe after she heals him of his wounds?
(a) He fears the wrath of her father.
(b) He thinks she is too low for his high standards.
(c) He feels too low for her great standards.
(d) He is sure she is in love with another.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant about the three upper rooms of the castle?

2. Who does Britomart defeat without recognizing?

3. Who does Cymoent ask for help in avenging her son's death?

4. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?

5. What does Marinell hear while wandering around the castle?

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