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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Armida choose as her favorite?
(a) Eustace.
(b) Erminia.
(c) Godfrey.
(d) Clorinda.

2. What must be done before any decision is made about who will accompany Armida?
(a) A replacement for Godfrey must be chosen.
(b) A replacement for Clorinda must be chosen.
(c) A replacement for Dudon must be chosen.
(d) A replacement for Argantes must be chosen.

3. Why does the poet compare Sophronia's actions to those of Christ?
(a) She loves others more than herself.
(b) She was born of the Virgin Mary.
(c) Her claim is a lie.
(d) She always tells the truth.

4. How do Argantes and Clorinda respond when Soliman calls a retreat?
(a) They never agree with him.
(b) At first they refuse to obey him.
(c) At first they agree with him.
(d) They later refuse to obey him.

5. What news does a group of Italian warriors bring to Godfrey?
(a) They found Renaldo being captured by the Muslims.
(b) They found Renaldo's armor and dismembered body.
(c) The Muslims are running away from the Christians.
(d) They saw the Muslims headed towards the Christian camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Godfrey enters the battle and kills how many pagans?

2. Back at camp, how many pieces of bad new does Godfrey receive?

3. A pair of messengers from whom arrives at the camp of Godfrey and the Crusaders?

4. What happens to all of Soliman's sons?

5. As Tancred searches in vain for Erminia, who does he encounter?

(see the answer key)

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