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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 is Sir Scudamore so happy when Artegall cracks Britomart's helmet in battle?

2. Why does Pyrochles fight Guymon?

3. Why does Hellenore set fire to her husband's treasures?

4. What leads Belphoebe back to Timias?

5. Why is Furor beating the young man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what was shown to Britomart in the magic mirror of Merlin.

2. Who is Calidore most worried about, and why?

3. What is the mission that Columbell sent her beloved on, and why?

4. How is Acrasia finally captured?

5. How is Arthur proving his love to Gloriana?

6. How does Calidore break the law of Chivalry?

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

8. Why does Marinell refuse to fight Britomart?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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