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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. Who is almost killed while trying to help defeat Orgolio?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Una.
(c) The Dwarf.
(d) The Red Cross Knight.

2. Why did Phedon kill his best friend and his betrothed?
(a) His best friend had killed his brother in a duel that his fiancee arranged.
(b) Philemon tricked Phedon into thinking that Claribell had been unfaithful.
(c) He killed them by mistake thinking they were his enemies.
(d) Claribel and Philemon tried to kill him.

3. What gives The Red Cross Knight the courage he needs to slay Error when he is almost defeated?
(a) Error's children help him destroy her.
(b) He remembers the words of Gloriana the Faerie Queene and they give him the courage he needs.
(c) He hears Una call to him to have faith.
(d) He calls upon God to give him strength.

4. 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) Archimago saves him after Sansjoy agrees to help him destroy Una.
(c) He escapes to the Bower of Bliss, where he heals over time.
(d) Duessa gives her life in exchange for Sansjoy's.

5. What stops Guyon from killing The Red Cross Knight?
(a) He decides to let the Red Cross Knight live as his slave instead.
(b) He cannot bring himself to strike to Red Cross.
(c) The Red Cross Knight is a better fighter and defends himself well.
(d) He hears a voice tell him to not harm The Red Cross Knight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Furor beating the young man?

2. What is The Red Cross Knight shown when his destiny is revealed to him?

3. How does the Red Cross Knight finally defeat the dreaded dragon?

4. Who is the brother of Pyrochles?

5. What is significant about the three upper rooms of the castle?

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