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

2. What does Turpine agree to do if Arthur will spare his life?
(a) Never mistreat a lady again.
(b) Repent of all his evil doings and devote his life to God.
(c) Never call himself a knight again.
(d) Serve as Arthur's servant.

3. Why did Astraea leave the earth?
(a) Man's excessive evils.
(b) To follow his love.
(c) To seek solace for deep emotional wounds.
(d) To avenge the death of his brother.

4. What does Talus do to Brggadochio for stealing Guyon's horse?
(a) Shaves his head and breaks his sword.
(b) Brands the mark of the thief on his forehead.
(c) Makes Braggadochio purchase three more horses for Guyon.
(d) Cuts off his right hand.

5. Why does Hellenore set fire to her husband's treasures?
(a) She is trying to get Malbecco to send her away in anger so that she can be with her true love.
(b) She was told in a dream that setting it on fire would multiply it.
(c) She is jealous that Malbecco loves the treasure more than her.
(d) So that she and Paridell can have more time to run away together while he puts out the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maleffort do to knights and ladies that he captures?

2. What is the interpretation to Britomart's crazy dream about being impregnated by a crocodile and giving birth to a lion?

3. How does Pollente try to trick Artegall?

4. Why is Sir Scudamore so happy when Artegall cracks Britomart's helmet in battle?

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

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