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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 does the witch do to calm his son down after Florimell runs away?

2. What unlikely protector does Una find?

3. Why does Cymochles fight Guymon?

4. How does Blandamour claim Snowy Florimell?

5. How does Arthur finally defeat Maleger after he revives himself from death numerous times?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What common ailment do Timias and Serena share?

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

6. What does Calepine think determines a man's destiny?

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

8. How is Arthur proving his love to Gloriana?

9. What are Mutability's reasons for wanting the title of control?

10. What happens when the two Florimells stand next to each other and why do you think this occurs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Britomart has a very important dream. What does she dream? What is the interpretation? What impact does this have on the story.

Essay Topic 2

Who do you think should have won in the trial between Mutability and Nature? What are the differences between the two? Which one do you think is more powerful and why?

Essay Topic 3

In The House of Pride, Spenser provides us with an extremely powerful symbolic procession of seven figures. Describe these in detail and discuss their symbolism.

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