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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. What does Blandamour suggest the prize for the loser should be in his proposed duel with Braggadochio?
(a) The broken spear.
(b) Ate.
(c) Exilement.
(d) A week of servitude.

2. Why does Guyon collapse after being returned to the surface?
(a) He feels ashamed for his behavior with Mammon, and collapses in despair and shame.
(b) He has had three days and nights with no food or sleep.
(c) He collapses out of relief for his life being spared.
(d) He sees a dragon and faints out of fear.

3. What happens to Malbecco after being rejected by Hellenore after he finds her in the forest with the Satyrs.
(a) He returns to his buried treasure to find it gone and slinks away to live out his days in a cave as Jealousy.
(b) He joins the band of Satyrs hoping to one day win back the affections of Hellenore.
(c) He curses her to never bear children because of her unfaithfulness.
(d) He finds a Satyr that he falls in love with and takes her away from the forest instead.

4. Arthur finds a book in the castle that is of great interest to him. What is it about?
(a) His future.
(b) The history of Britain.
(c) Some tales of great explorers.
(d) A book of spells and potions.

5. Why does Pyrochles fight Guymon?
(a) He is upset that Guyon tied up Occasion and kept him from having a good fight.
(b) He is angry that Guyon allowed Furor and Occasion to live.
(c) Pyrochles is really Archimago in disguise.
(d) Guyon defends Phedon, and this angers Pyrochles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Amoret so uncomfortable about traveling with Britomart?

2. What causes Una to faint numerous times?

3. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?

4. Who ended the battle between Triamond and Campbell with her pleading?

5. How does The Red Cross Knight rise to battle with the dragon a second day after being tossed aside wounded and almost lifeless after the first long day of battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Calidore searching for, and what does it represent?

2. What kind of circumstances does Hellenore find herself in?

3. How is Tristram validated for killing a knight above his status?

4. How does Marinell find Florimell?

5. How is Arthur proving his love to Gloriana?

6. What is Orgoglio and who is with him?

7. Why does Mirabella not need protecting?

8. What keeps Timias from declaring his love for Belphoebe?

9. Explain the sad story of Phedon.

10. Explain the circumstances that lead to The Red Cross Knight abandoning Una.

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