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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Artegall escape from the Amazons?

2. Who injures Calepine?

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

4. Why does the poet decide to forswear earthly vanities?

5. What does Radigund, the Amazon warrior, make all of the men she defeats do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Florimell and Marinell both have very emotional and foolish ways of dealing with their grievous situations. Discuss their reactions to bad news and what they could have done differently? Is this a good match?

Essay Topic 3

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

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