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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, Canto 4 | Book 6, Canto 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Martinell refuse passage to Britomart on the beach?
(a) He is Archimago in disguise.
(b) His mother told him that one day he would be killed by a strange virgin woman.
(c) He wants her to make love to him before letting her by.
(d) He has been commanded to stop all passersby at all costs.

2. What interesting point does the Salvage Man prove?
(a) Reading the stars is more important than reading books.
(b) Those who cannot read can fight better.
(c) Speaking is an over-rated practice.
(d) An uneducated savage can be more civil than an educated knight.

3. What does Radigund, the Amazon warrior, make all of the men she defeats do?
(a) Serve as slaves.
(b) Fight each other in a spectator's ring.
(c) Make love to them.
(d) Wear dresses and perform women's work.

4. Why is Britomart so angry about Artegall's predicament?
(a) She is angry that he could not defeat a bunch of women.
(b) She thinks he will be unfaithful to her.
(c) She is afraid he will not want her after seeing the Amazon beauty.
(d) She thinks he will be dead.

5. What is Britomart's quest?
(a) To avenge the death of her brother.
(b) To find Artegall, her future husband.
(c) To aid the plight of Una.
(d) To regain the throne of her kingdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hellenore set fire to her husband's treasures?

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

3. Why does Dolon set a trap for Britomart?

4. How does Artegall escape from the Amazons?

5. What was Artegall given to help him rescue Eirena?

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