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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Arthur fighting at Belge's castle alone?
(a) Artegall was wounded in battle on the way to Belge's castle.
(b) Artegall is waiting for Arthur outside the castle walls.
(c) Arthur and Artegall got in an argument on the way, and Arthur sent Artegall away in his anger.
(d) He sent Artegall off to continue his own quest.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT something found on the man-eating monster?
(a) Woman's face.
(b) Eagle's claws.
(c) Dragon's tail.
(d) Dog's body.

4. What is said that ends the debate with Mutability?
(a) Change aids the perfection of nature.
(b) No control exists in change.
(c) There will come a time when change will no longer occur.
(d) Mutability is to rule forever.

5. What does Calidore do to the Blatant Beast instead of killing it?
(a) Subdues it and ties his mouth shut.
(b) Locks him in a dungeon.
(c) Trains him to be a servant.
(d) Beats him senseless.

6. How is Souldon killed?
(a) Adicia kills him because she wants to be with Artegall.
(b) He is betrayed by one of his own men.
(c) His chariot flips over and he is mangled.
(d) Arthur fights him and cuts off his head--the only way he can be killed.

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

8. What did the father of Amidas and Bracidas leave his son as an inheritance when he died.
(a) Islands.
(b) A cavern full of riches.
(c) Two castles.
(d) A book explaining the secrets of a happy life.

9. Why is Marinell so depressed?
(a) Love.
(b) Envy.
(c) Hate.
(d) Jealousy.

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

11. What causes Calidore to stop his quest for the Blatant Beast?
(a) He meets up with Arthur and helps him with his quest.
(b) He collapses from fatigue.
(c) He hears Serena in the woods.
(d) Pastorella, a lovely shepherdess.

12. What proves Pastorella's heritage?
(a) The color of her hair.
(b) A brand on the bottom of her foot.
(c) A rose shaped birthmark.
(d) A blue mark on her back.

13. Who do Arthur and Artegall find sentenced to death when they reach Mercilla's castle?
(a) Sansloy.
(b) The Red Cross Knight.
(c) Archimago.
(d) Duessa.

14. Who is Pastorella's mother?
(a) Gloriana.
(b) Claribell.
(c) Serena.
(d) Una.

15. What was Mirabella being punished for?
(a) She disdained love and rejoiced when her suitors pined for her.
(b) She did not keep the secrets of her betrothed love.
(c) She was haughty and rude to Gloriana.
(d) She was unfaithful to her knight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to kill the band of brigands?

2. How does Calidore ignore the laws of Courtesy?

3. Why do Artegall and Britomart part ways once more?

4. What does Munera do to distract Artegall and Talus?

5. What does Turpine do after Arthur leaves?

(see the answer keys)

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