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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cymoent ask for help in avenging her son's death?
(a) Archimago.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Tryphon, ruler of the ocean.
(d) The Red Cross Knight.

2. What are the messages that Britomart finds in the two chambers?
(a) Be Wise and Be Not Too Wise
(b) Be Bold and Be Not Too Bold.
(c) Be Afraid and Be Not Too Afraid.
(d) Be Great and Be Not Too Great.

3. Why does The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?
(a) He does not abandon her. Una is the one who leaves of her own accord.
(b) Una mocks his strength and ability.
(c) He is summoned away by the Faerie Queene in a dream.
(d) Archimago summons his evil spirit to appear as Una being unfaithful with another man.

4. Who is the brother of Pyrochles?
(a) The lover of Acrasia.
(b) The father of Furor.
(c) The King of the Land.
(d) The brother of Archimago.

5. What causes Una to run away alone once again?
(a) She hears that The Red Cross Knight is near and runs to find him.
(b) Archimago leads her away while disguised as another of the gentle forest people.
(c) She sees Sansloy and fears that he may attempt to ravish her again.
(d) Her new protector Satyrane is fighting a long and arduous battle with Sansloy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?

3. Why won't the blood on the baby's hands wash off?

4. What is Britomart's quest?

5. Guymon also found a book that was of great interest to him. What was his about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gives The Red Cross Knight the courage he needs to slay the monster Error when he is almost defeated?

2. Why would Arthur be so enthralled in a book of history?

3. What is the mission that Columbell sent her beloved on, and why?

4. Why does the poet forswear his earthly possessions?

5. Explain Artegall's Solomon-like solution with Saglier.

6. Why is Britomart so upset about Artegall's situation?

7. Who are the three knights chasing Samient, and why are they chasing her?

8. Why is Artegall so upset with Pollente?

9. Why does Belphoebe dwell in the woods when she was born to higher things?

10. What does the Witch do to pacify her son's rejection?

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