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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Briana and Crudor the ways of faithfulness?

2. How does Britomart escape the trap that Dolon set for him.

3. Which of these things does Mutability claim to have control over?

4. How does Aretegall punish Sanglier for his actions?

5. What are the names of the two hags who meet Artegall and Talus on the road back home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The Red Cross Knight is a valiant, but flawed, hero who gets all of his faults washed clean and reversed during his stay at the House of Holiness. List some or all of the things that were done during this experience and write about your feelings on this. Could this really have turned the tides on such a naive and foolish character?

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