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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the monster found?
(a) Beneath a statue of a man-eating monster.
(b) In the highest tower of the castle.
(c) In a well of water and fire.
(d) In the dungeaons of the castle.

2. Why does Serena flee into the woods again?
(a) She thinks she sees Calidore.
(b) She thinks Timias is dead.
(c) Timias is trying to attack her.
(d) She is scared by the hermit.

3. What stops Arthur and Enias from killing the two creatures that were mistreating Mirabella?
(a) They dissapear in a swirl of black smoke.
(b) Mirabell explains that she needs them for her recovery from pride.
(c) Arthur takes pity on their mournful pleas.
(d) They see Timias in the woods and rush to give him aid.

4. 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.

5. What does Artegall demand if he wins the battle with Grantoro?
(a) That Eirena be placed back on her throne.
(b) Safe passage back to Britomart's kingdom.
(c) Eirena's hand in marriage.
(d) A chest full of riches.

6. Why is Priscilla so worried about her reputation?
(a) She fled from her father under false pretences.
(b) She ran away with a knight when she was betrothed to another.
(c) She is in love with Calidore and is afraid he thinks her weak and unworthy.
(d) She had her virture taken away from her on the road.

7. What does Maleffort do to knights and ladies that he captures?
(a) Mocks them until they lose all confidence.
(b) Curses them with impotence and infertility.
(c) Shaves and shears them.
(d) Gouges out their eyes.

8. Why does Jove allow her to continue her destruction of Man's Golden Age?
(a) He is charmed by her beauty.
(b) She deceives them with stories of their hatred.
(c) She threatens to destroy the Gods.
(d) She promises her hand in marriage if she may continue.

9. How does Calidore ignore the laws of Courtesy?
(a) He does not rise when Serena rises as is customary.
(b) He let the beast escape while looking for Calepine.
(c) He fails to check on Serena when she is dropped from the mouth of the beast.
(d) He does not leave Serena with a kiss.

10. What is Marinell's mother?
(a) A Wood Nymph.
(b) A Goddess of Fire.
(c) A Sea Nymph.
(d) A servant of Venus.

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

12. 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.

13. 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) Arthur fights him and cuts off his head--the only way he can be killed.
(d) His chariot flips over and he is mangled.

14. What was it that allowed Scudamore to retrieve Amoret from those surrounding her?
(a) The shield of love.
(b) He knew the password.
(c) A mark on his forearm.
(d) His long pleadings.

15. Why do Artegall and Britomart part ways once more?
(a) Britomart is so angry about the whole situation that she cannot stand to be around Artegall.
(b) Artegall wants time to repent of his sins before seeing Britomart again.
(c) They fight and swear to never see each other again.
(d) Artegall and Talus are still on the quest to save Eirena.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Marinell so depressed?

3. What is Tristram's excuse for killing a knight when he is not a knight himself.

4. Which of these things does Mutability claim to have control over?

5. What is Artegall's argument for the Giant trying to fairly distribute landmarks and wealth?

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