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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 does Cymoent ask for help in avenging her son's death?
(a) Archimago.
(b) The Red Cross Knight.
(c) Tryphon, ruler of the ocean.
(d) Arthur.

2. How does the Red Cross Knight finally defeat the dreaded dragon?
(a) He puts a curse on the dragon that Arthur taught him.
(b) He stabs it through the throat after being swallowed.
(c) He creeps up on it during the night while he is sleeping.
(d) He gouges out his eyes and is then able to stab the heart while it is blinded.

3. In what mysterious way was Belphoebe's mother impregnated with her and her twin sister?
(a) By the mischieveous Cupid.
(b) Through prayers and a deep desire for a baby.
(c) By the sun's rays while sleeping by the water.
(d) Nobody knows. This is something Belphoebe is searching to find out.

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

5. What is The Red Cross Knight shown when his destiny is revealed to him?
(a) He will die trying to protect his true love.
(b) His children will live on to be great kings and rulers over many nations.
(c) After fighting dragons, he will one day be known as a great saint.
(d) He will marry for love and live a quiet but happy life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Malecasta to faint?

2. How is Acrasia captured?

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

4. What is Guyon's mission?

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

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