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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, Canto 12 | Book 7, Canto 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Calpine feel determines a child's destiny?
(a) The desires of his heart.
(b) His upbringing.
(c) God.
(d) His parentage.

2. Why does the brigand not sell Coridon?
(a) He escapes.
(b) He is such a weakling that no one will buy him.
(c) He works so well that the brigands keep him on as their own slave.
(d) One of the brigands has fallen in love with him.

3. Why do Serena and Timias stay with the hermit while the rest travel on?
(a) They are drawn to the simple lifestyle of the hermit.
(b) They are ordered to stay and help the hermit as payment for his kindness.
(c) They are too ill from the bites of the beast.
(d) They are sick with worry for their loves.

4. Why does Timias not declare his love for Belphoebe after she heals him of his wounds?
(a) He is sure she is in love with another.
(b) He feels too low for her great standards.
(c) He thinks she is too low for his high standards.
(d) He fears the wrath of her father.

5. What is happening when Britomart finds Amoret?
(a) Busirane has put Amoret under a spell and she attacks Britomart.
(b) Busirane is trying to heal Amoret from some of her previous wounds.
(c) Amoret is running away from Busirane who is hurling curses at her.
(d) Amoret is tied to a pillar while Busirane casts spells on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the three figures who attacked Timias?

2. Who kills Malengin?

3. Who is the messenger who delivers the engagement-breaking news?

4. What is the destiny for one of Britomart's future daughters, as revealed to her by Merlin?

5. Arthur finds a book in the castle that is of great interest to him. What is it about?

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