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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) Duessa.
(b) Una.
(c) The Dwarf.
(d) Archimago in disguise.

2. 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) Una's parents object to the match because of his lowly birth.
(c) It is revealed that he has already pledged his hand to Druessa while she was pretending to be Fidessa.
(d) The Red Cross Knight decided to live a life of celibacy and join the House of Holiness that helped him overcome his weaknesses.

3. Why is Sir Scudamore so happy when Artegall cracks Britomart's helmet in battle?
(a) He sees her beauty and falls in love with her.
(b) He hates Britomart and wants her to lose.
(c) It proves that she is not unbeatable.
(d) He sees for the first time that she is a woman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Marinell so depressed?

3. Why did Astraea leave the earth?

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

5. Who is the victor of the tournament?

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