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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. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?
(a) She was being chased by lusty sorcerers.
(b) She was trying to find someone to help her combat evil men who had attacked her father.
(c) She was trying to catch some men that had stolen precious jewels from her.
(d) She was grieved at hearing of the death of her beloved knight.

2. 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 hears Una call to him to have faith.
(c) He remembers the words of Gloriana the Faerie Queene and they give him the courage he needs.
(d) He calls upon God to give him strength.

3. What is Una leading along with her on this journey?
(a) A sly monster who is tracking her without her notice.
(b) Everyone, she is the leader of the group.
(c) A dwarf she saved from danger.
(d) A White lamb.

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

5. How is Orgoglio finally defeated?
(a) Arthur reveals an extremely bright shield and conquers him.
(b) Sansloy defeats him thinking that it might be Archimago in disguise.
(c) Duessa betrays him and stabs him from behind.
(d) The Red Cross Knight pretends to be dead, and then vanquishes Orgoglio when he turns away in vain triumph.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is The Red Cross Knight finally shown Duessa's true nature?

2. What does the beast do when he fails to capture and kill Florimell after she jumps into the fisherman's boat?

3. Why does The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?

4. Why did Canacee give Cambell a magic ring?

5. Why is Furor beating the young man?

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