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

2. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?

3. Who kills Pyrochles and Cymochles while Guyon is sleeping?

4. Why does Guyon collapse after being returned to the surface?

5. Why does Britomart allow Busirane to live after he tried to kill her and her sister?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the sad story of Phedon.

3. Explain what Hellenore does at the promptings of Paridell.

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

5. Why is Britomart so upset about Artegall's situation?

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

7. Who are the three knights chasing Samient, and why are they chasing her?

8. Explain Artegall's Solomon-like solution with Saglier.

9. What does the Witch do to pacify her son's rejection?

10. How is Florimell finally saved?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Spenser blamed the degeneration of society on the tossing aside of certain values and wrote this book as a satire on this issue. What are some of the best examples from the book that display this point? Are they effective enough to leave an impression? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Arthur witnesses the death sentence of Duessa, he has a moment of pity--even though he has seen first hand the kind of treachery that she is capable of. Why does he feel this way? What has Duessa done to deserve this sentence? How does this apply to our day and age?

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed character sketch of your favorite character. Why is this character your favorite? What were their strengths? What were their weaknesses? Did you agree with their decisions or ideas? Why or why not?

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