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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprise is revealed to Poeana?

2. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?

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

4. Why does Guyon fight The Red Cross Knight?

5. What is Guyon's mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the dispute between Amidas and Bracidas.

2. How does Calidore break the law of Chivalry?

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

4. What does The Hairy Carl do to his victims?

5. What happens when Britomart meets Artegall, and why is this so ironic?

6. What happens to The Red Cross Knight at The House of Holiness?

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

8. What was Artegall given to help him rescue Eirena?

9. Explain the sad story of Phedon.

10. What does Arthur make Turpine promise to do in order to keep his life? Why do you think he does this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a detailed character sketch of your favorite character. Why is this character your favorite? What were their strengths? What were their weaknesses? Did you agree with their decisions or ideas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

On his way home from completing his mission, Artegall meets two hags, Envy and Detraction. Talus tries to kill them, but Artegall stops him. Why were they allowed to live? What part do they play in society? Would you have killed them? Are they all bad? Are there things we would not have right now without them? What would change if they were not alive and well in society? What do we not have that we would if they had been vanquished?

Essay Topic 3

The laws of Chivalry were extremely important to some of the characters in this book--so much so that some were willing to die or kill in order to uphold those laws. Who were these characters willing to kill or die for the laws, and how did these laws effect these character's lives? What laws were broken, and how were they justified?

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