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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. Why does Martinell refuse passage to Britomart on the beach?
2. Why does Timias not declare his love for Belphoebe after she heals him of his wounds?
3. How is The Red Cross Knight finally shown Duessa's true nature?
4. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?
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. Explain the sad story of Phedon.
2. How is Guyon defeated for the first time in his life?
3. Explain the dream that Britomart has and the interpretation.
4. What kind of circumstances does Hellenore find herself in?
5. What were some notable differences between The House of Pride and The House of Holiness?
6. How is Tristram validated for killing a knight above his status?
7. Explain what was shown to Britomart in the magic mirror of Merlin.
8. Why does Marinell refuse to fight Britomart?
9. What does the Witch do to pacify her son's rejection?
10. Why is Artegall so upset with Pollente?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The appearance of the Salvage Man brings up an interesting argument. Can men be truly civilized without education? Can education truly civilize even the worst of men? What are your feelings on the importance of education? Use examples from the book to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Calidore allows Scandal to live after he spends most of his time in the book chasing after him. Why do you think he does this? What good or bad came from this decision? How would the plot have been altered if he had killed the Beast?
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