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

2. What does the Dwarf find in the basement of The House of Pride?

3. Where does Phaedra take Guymon and Cymochles with her ferry?

4. What is the destiny for one of Britomart's future daughters, as revealed to her by Merlin?

5. What is Britomart's quest?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were some notable differences between The House of Pride and The House of Holiness?

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

4. Why does an angel watch over Guyon?

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

6. Explain the sad story of Phedon.

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

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

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

10. How does Souldon die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is an ongoing theme in this book as Spenser juxtaposes a number of different couples throughout the plot. Explore the best and the worst of these relationships. What makes the best one good and the worst one bad? Are they realistic at all?

Essay Topic 2

Calidore puts aside his life as a knight to join the shepherds. Why do you think he does this? What was so attractive about this change? How did this change effect him? Do you think he got what he wanted out of the experience?

Essay Topic 3

Guyon faces some very real and dangerous temptations during his sojourn with Mammon. Somehow he is able to make it out without giving in to any of them. Summarize the different things that Mammon uses to tempt Guyon and the ways that Guyon maintained his self control. What kinds of parallels can be made to your life today?

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