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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. Why won't the blood on the baby's hands wash off?
(a) The fountain they are at is really a transformed nymph and the water there cannot be made impure.
(b) Before killing herself, the mother prayed that her blodd may remain on her baby's hands that he might remember her always.
(c) The baby was cursed at birth.
(d) The blood is a sign of the baby's part in his mother's death.

2. How did Braggadochio come across his horse?
(a) He found it wandering in the woods.
(b) He inherited it from his uncle.
(c) He stole it from Guyon.
(d) Belphoebe gave it to him as a reward for finding her.

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

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

5. Who is Arthur in love with?
(a) Gloriana.
(b) Archimago disguised as a fair maiden.
(c) Belphoebe.
(d) Una.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Orgoglio finally defeated?

2. Why does The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?

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

4. Why did Phedon kill his best friend and his betrothed?

5. Who kills Pyrochles and Cymochles while Guyon is sleeping?

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