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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Erminia, who has watched the battle from high in her tower, worries about whom?
(a) Clorinda.
(b) Tancred.
(c) Eustace.
(d) Godfrey.

2. What does an aged sorcerer named Hidraort discover?
(a) He can protect the Muslims.
(b) He can protect the Crusaders.
(c) He can foresee who will win the battle over Jerusalem.
(d) He cannot foresee who will win the battle over Jerusalem.

3. What does Clorinda step forward and offer?
(a) Her belief that the two are co-conspirators.
(b) Herself as a sacrifice.
(c) Her family as a sacrifice.
(d) Her belief that the lovers are innocent.

4. What is described at detailed length?
(a) The navy of each enemy.
(b) The army of each ally.
(c) The navy of each ally.
(d) The army of each enemy.

5. What does this Muslim ruler consider?
(a) Slaughtering all the Christians currently living in the city.
(b) Forcing all the Christians to convert to Islam.
(c) Forgiving all the Christians currently living in the city.
(d) Exiling all the Christians currently living in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Argantes plot to gain some glory for himself?

2. To whom does the poet compare Aladine's actions?

3. Who does Armida choose as her favorite?

4. What happens as the battle rages around Tancred and Clorinda?

5. Who impetuously rides out to challenge Argantes?

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