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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 Britomart allow Busirane to live after he tried to kill her and her sister?

2. Who ended the battle between Triamond and Campbell with her pleading?

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

4. Why is Belphoebe in the woods instead of at court?

5. Why is Amoret so uncomfortable about traveling with Britomart?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Calidore do when he finally captures the Blatant Beast?

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

3. Why do The Dwarf and The Red Cross Knight flee the House of Pride?

4. What is Orgoglio and who is with him?

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

6. How is Arthur proving his love to Gloriana?

7. Explain the circumstances that made Timias retreat to a life in the woods.

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

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

10. What does the blood on the baby's hands symbolize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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?

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