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

2. How is The Red Cross Knight finally shown Duessa's true nature?
(a) She is forced to strip in front of him that he might see her evil side.
(b) Una tells him and he believes her.
(c) He follows her and sees her speaking with Archimago.
(d) Duessa reveals herself by mistake.

3. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?
(a) She is a servant of Acrasia and wants to poison them at banquet.
(b) She is Archimago in disguise.
(c) She knows that they took part in defeating Pyrochles and Cymochles.
(d) They disbanded the group of ruffians who were attacking the castle.

4. Who comes on the scene as Paridell's new love interest?
(a) Una.
(b) Duessa.
(c) Belphoebe.
(d) Archimago in disguise.

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) Her new protector Satyrane is fighting a long and arduous battle with Sansloy.
(c) She sees Sansloy and fears that he may attempt to ravish her again.
(d) Archimago leads her away while disguised as another of the gentle forest people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What leads Belphoebe back to Timias?

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

3. What are the messages that Britomart finds in the two chambers?

4. What is significant about the three upper rooms of the castle?

5. Who is almost killed while trying to help defeat Orgolio?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does an angel watch over Guyon?

3. Why is Calidore distracted from his quest to kill The Blatant Beast?

4. Why are Duessa and Paridell such a good couple?

5. Explain the dream that Britomart has and the interpretation.

6. Why do The Dwarf and The Red Cross Knight flee the House of Pride?

7. Explain what was shown to Britomart in the magic mirror of Merlin.

8. Why does The Palmer stop Guyon from protecting Pyrochles from Occasion?

9. How much time does Artegall have to complete his mission and what will happen if he does not?

10. What does Calidore do when he finally captures the Blatant Beast?

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