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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Canto 1 | Book 4, Canto 2 | Book 4, Canto 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Sir Scudamore so unhappy when Britomart finds him?
(a) He has been unfaithful to Amoret, his love, and is shamed by his actions.
(b) An evil magician has taken away his love, Amoret, against her will.
(c) Amoret, his betrothed has run away with another knight.
(d) His castle is being burnt down by Amoret.

3. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?
(a) They disbanded the group of ruffians who were attacking the castle.
(b) She knows that they took part in defeating Pyrochles and Cymochles.
(c) She is a servant of Acrasia and wants to poison them at banquet.
(d) She is Archimago in disguise.

4. Why is Belphoebe in the woods instead of at court?
(a) She is hiding from someone.
(b) She got lost on her journey and is trying to find her way home.
(c) She was abandoned there by her parents.
(d) She prefers wild places to the softness of the court.

5. What causes Malecasta to faint?
(a) Hearing that The Red Cross Knight will not take pleasure in her because of his love for Una.
(b) Seeing The Red Cross Knight and Britomart together.
(c) Seeing four of her six knights hewn down by The Red Cross Knight.
(d) Finding that her beloved knight, Britomart, is a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Braggadochio come across his horse?

2. Why does Cymochles fight Guymon?

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

4. What causes Una to faint numerous times?

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

(see the answer key)

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