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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Canto 7 | Book 2, Canto 8 | Book 2, Canto 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sansjoy recover after he loses his duel with the Red Cross Knight?
(a) Duessa gives her life in exchange for Sansjoy's.
(b) He and Duessa convince a physician in the underworld to bring him back to life.
(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.

2. Why does Guyon fight The Red Cross Knight?
(a) Archimago and Druessa trick him into thinking that The Red Cross Knight has raped a young maiden.
(b) He is a companion of Sansfoy and is avenging his death.
(c) He is in love with Una and is fighting for her hand.
(d) He thinks The Red Cross Knight is Archimago in disguise.

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

4. Who kills Pyrochles and Cymochles while Guyon is sleeping?
(a) They kill each other by fighting over who gets to kill Guyon.
(b) The Angel.
(c) Arthur.
(d) The Palmer.

5. What does Error vomit up as a defense against The Red Cross Knight's attack?
(a) Moldy books and papers.
(b) Blood.
(c) Knives and swords.
(d) Skin-searing acid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mammon return Guyon to the surface?

2. Who is the messenger who delivers the engagement-breaking news?

3. What stops Guyon from killing The Red Cross Knight?

4. Why does Sansjoy challenge The Red Cross Knight to a duel?

5. How does Una escape from the lusty Sansloy?

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