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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, Canto 2 | Book 6, Canto 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Geryoneo run away from Belge's castle?
(a) He tries to fight, but is overcome by Arthur's fighting ability.
(b) He sees Arthur's shield and is afraid of him.
(c) He is out of men to feed to the monster.
(d) He sees Arthur kill four men.

2. How does the Red Cross Knight finally defeat the dreaded dragon?
(a) He stabs it through the throat after being swallowed.
(b) He puts a curse on the dragon that Arthur taught him.
(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. Why does The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?
(a) He is summoned away by the Faerie Queene in a dream.
(b) Una mocks his strength and ability.
(c) Archimago summons his evil spirit to appear as Una being unfaithful with another man.
(d) He does not abandon her. Una is the one who leaves of her own accord.

4. How does Pollente try to trick Artegall?
(a) Drops him through a trap door on the bridge.
(b) Asks for double the normal fee to cross.
(c) Attacks him from behind.
(d) Promises his daughter's hand in marriage.

5. What is Britomart so disgusted about when she sees Artegall?
(a) She finds him with Clarinda.
(b) She finds him with Radigund.
(c) He has many horrible wounds.
(d) He is wearing women's clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls in love with Artegall while he is in captivity?

2. How does Blandamour claim Snowy Florimell?

3. Why is Marinell so depressed?

4. Who injures Calepine?

5. Why does Guyon fight The Red Cross Knight?

(see the answer key)

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