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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Marinell so depressed?

2. Why do the brigands not sell Patronella with the rest of her people?

3. What does Turpine do after Arthur leaves?

4. What terms are settled by Clarinda and Artegall?

5. Which of these is one thing that Mutability does NOT claim to control?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In The House of Pride, Spenser provides us with an extremely powerful symbolic procession of seven figures. Describe these in detail and discuss their symbolism.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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