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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aretegall punish Sanglier for his actions?

2. What is the interpretation to Britomart's crazy dream about being impregnated by a crocodile and giving birth to a lion?

3. Whose castle is Florimell being held captive in?

4. Why did Astraea leave the earth?

5. What does Turpine agree to do if Arthur will spare his life?

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

Britomart has a very important dream. What does she dream? What is the interpretation? What impact does this have on the story.

Essay Topic 3

Spenser uses the names of his characters as a form of satire on society. He takes some of the key values, emotions, and components of our beings and personifies them in his book. Take five of these names and illustrate whether or not you agree with his stance on that character. Is the description accurate? What would you have changed?

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