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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. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?
(a) She is Archimago in disguise.
(b) They disbanded the group of ruffians who were attacking the castle.
(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.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what mysterious way was Belphoebe's mother impregnated with her and her twin sister?

2. Why is Marinell so depressed?

3. Who does Britomart defeat without recognizing?

4. Why does Martinell refuse passage to Britomart on the beach?

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

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