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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Tancred becomes aware of Clorinda?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He becomes sad.
(c) He becomes distracted.
(d) He becomes bitter.

2. What does the Muslim ruler destroy?
(a) The Christians' homes and wells.
(b) The Christians' castle.
(c) The Christians' churches.
(d) The system of government.

3. What does Godfrey do about Argantes?
(a) He asks for a volunteer to meet Argantes' challenge.
(b) He accepts Argantes' truce.
(c) He tells Argantes to wait until Tancred returns.
(d) He volunteers to fight Argantes.

4. What happens as soon as Tancred and Clorinda see each other?
(a) They instantly hate each other.
(b) They are instantly mutually attracted.
(c) They instantly recognize each other.
(d) They instantly fight.

5. Why does Renaldo angrily attempt to take revenge on Argantes?
(a) For betraying the Crusaders.
(b) For being a Muslim.
(c) For killing the noble Dudon.
(d) For killing his family.

6. Soon after fleeing the Crusaders' camp, what happens to Erminia?
(a) She becomes lost.
(b) She becomes sick.
(c) She becomes tired.
(d) She becomes sad.

7. To whom does God send the Angel Gabriel?
(a) Peter.
(b) Godfrey.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Rinaldo.

8. Why does Eustace try to talk Renaldo into seeking the position requested by Godfrey?
(a) He assumes Godfrey will want him to do it, and he is afraid to take the position.
(b) He assumes Godfrey will want him to do it, and he wants to go with Armida.
(c) He believes Renaldo would be the best for the job.
(d) He wants to see Renaldo be put in harm's way.

9. Who escorts Armida to Godfrey's tent?
(a) Erminia.
(b) Eustace.
(c) Argantes.
(d) Tancred.

10. To whom does the poet compare Aladine's actions?
(a) To those of the Angel Gabriel.
(b) To those of Pontius Pilate.
(c) To those of Herod.
(d) To those of Abraham.

11. Who does Satan gather?
(a) His wits.
(b) The angels.
(c) A few of his minions.
(d) All the devils and monsters and demons of Hell.

12. For what does Armida say she has come to plead?
(a) Godfrey's help in searching for God.
(b) Godrey's help in betraying the Crusaders.
(c) Godfrey's help in returning her to her owner.
(d) Godfrey's help in winning back her kingdom.

13. Why are the Crusaders unable to sleep?
(a) They have had too much sugar and caffeine.
(b) They are excited about the battle that will soon begin.
(c) They are afraid of what is to come.
(d) The noise around the camp is too loud.

14. What gets the better of Renaldo?
(a) His fear.
(b) His love for others.
(c) His hot temper.
(d) His anxiety.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had this Biblical character done that was so similar to Aladine's actions?

2. To what do both Aladine and Godfrey agree regarding Argantes?

3. What idea does Satan give Hidraort?

4. What do Argantes and Aletes warn the Crusaders?

5. Who leads their first attack?

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