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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 Timias not declare his love for Belphoebe after she heals him of his wounds?

2. How is Orgoglio finally defeated?

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

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

5. Why does Cymochles fight Guymon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Arthur find the monster?

3. Explain the bond that Triamond had with his brothers.

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

5. Why is Artegall so upset with Pollente?

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

7. What common ailment do Timias and Serena share?

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

9. What is Orgoglio and who is with him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of settling for cheap imitations in place of the real deal is very vividly explored with the creation of Snowy Florimell. Why might the Witch's son, along with many other characters from the book, have been so satisfied with the false version of a real woman? What made her so appealing?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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