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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Canto 1 | Book 2, Canto 2 | Book 2, Canto 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Orgoglio finally defeated?
(a) The Red Cross Knight pretends to be dead, and then vanquishes Orgoglio when he turns away in vain triumph.
(b) Arthur reveals an extremely bright shield and conquers him.
(c) Duessa betrays him and stabs him from behind.
(d) Sansloy defeats him thinking that it might be Archimago in disguise.

2. Who does Archimago disguise himself as in an attempt to fool Una
(a) Abessa.
(b) The Dwarf.
(c) Sansjoy.
(d) The Red Cross Knight.

3. How does Sansjoy recover after he loses his duel with the Red Cross Knight?
(a) He and Duessa convince a physician in the underworld to bring him back to life.
(b) Duessa gives her life in exchange for Sansjoy's.
(c) He escapes to the Bower of Bliss, where he heals over time.
(d) Archimago saves him after Sansjoy agrees to help him destroy Una.

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

5. What causes Una to faint numerous times?
(a) She is told that The Red Cross Knight has been killed by Duessa.
(b) She hears news from The Dwarf that The Red Cross Knight is alive, but captured by a great giant.
(c) She comes across Sansloy and fears for her virtue.
(d) Archimago appears to her disguised as Error, and she faints in fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?

2. Why won't the blood on the baby's hands wash off?

3. Who does Una come across in her distress that gives her hope?

4. What does Error vomit up as a defense against The Red Cross Knight's attack?

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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