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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Canto 7 | Book 3, Canto 8 | Book 3, Canto 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first person to ever defeat Guyon in a fight?
(a) Britomart.
(b) Una.
(c) The Red Cross Knight.
(d) Arthur.

2. How is The Red Cross Knight finally shown Duessa's true nature?
(a) He follows her and sees her speaking with Archimago.
(b) Una tells him and he believes her.
(c) She is forced to strip in front of him that he might see her evil side.
(d) Duessa reveals herself by mistake.

3. 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?
(a) He lands in the Well of Life, which heals his wounds and gives him more power.
(b) He was only pretending to be lifeless so that the dragon would wear himself out in the battle and reveal his weaknesses.
(c) Una brings a member of the House of Holiness to help heal him.
(d) He is strengthened by a dream in which the Faerie Queene shows him the way to victory.

4. Why does The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?
(a) He is summoned away by the Faerie Queene in a dream.
(b) Archimago summons his evil spirit to appear as Una being unfaithful with another man.
(c) He does not abandon her. Una is the one who leaves of her own accord.
(d) Una mocks his strength and ability.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Martinell refuse passage to Britomart on the beach?

3. Why does Timias not declare his love for Belphoebe after she heals him of his wounds?

4. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?

5. What is Una leading along with her on this journey?

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