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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tancred, angry at himself for grieving so intensely and shirking his duty, does what?
(a) He goes looking for Ismen.
(b) He goes into the forest and passes through the fire.
(c) He pleads to God.
(d) He tries to plant crops.

2. Godfrey orders that his entire army do what before the next assault on Jerusalem?
(a) Attend a worship service.
(b) Stretch.
(c) Go for a run.
(d) Practice with each other.

3. As the Crusaders surge through the city gates, who does Tancred encounter?
(a) Aladine.
(b) Erminia.
(c) Argantes.
(d) Clorinda.

4. As Guelpho and Ubaldo begin their voyage, what are they surprised to discover?
(a) The guide is a young boy.
(b) The mountaineer is an old woman.
(c) The tiller is being handled by a beautiful young woman.
(d) The trees talk.

5. The Crusaders make the perilous journey to the castle, encountering several dangers, including what?
(a) A giant snake and a ferocious lion.
(b) Many magical creatures.
(c) Demons and devils.
(d) A dragon and a wild cat.

6. Armida brings her own army, telling the Caliph that her personal mission and intention is to do what?
(a) End the war.
(b) Save the Muslims.
(c) Protect the Christians.
(d) Take revenge on Renaldo for his betrayal.

7. That night, as the other members of the pagan army are tending to their wounds and resting, how does Clorinda feel?
(a) Restless.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Content.

8. Peter, the wise hermit and seer, reveals what about the remnants of Renaldo's body and armor found earlier?
(a) They did belong to him.
(b) They were crafted by women's deceit.
(c) They were crafted by the Muslims.
(d) They are missing.

9. Using a mystical shield as a kind of mirror of history, what does the Hermit show Renaldo?
(a) Godfrey.
(b) Armida.
(c) All his mighty ancestors.
(d) His warriors.

10. The spirits of two dead crusaders urge Godfrey to forgive whom?
(a) Renaldo.
(b) Aladine.
(c) Clorinda.
(d) Peter.

11. What happens when water and supplies become scarce?
(a) Many Crusaders die.
(b) The Crusaders' faith grows stronger.
(c) Several Crusaders come to believe God has abandoned them.
(d) Several Crusaders go in search of more water and supplies.

12. When does Raymond advise the final assault should begin?
(a) In one week.
(b) Later that evening.
(c) On the following day.
(d) In two days.

13. As Ismen prepares firebombs, what does Clorinda tell Aladine to take care of for her?
(a) Her trip to the Crusaders' camp.
(b) Decorating her home.
(c) Her slaves and servants.
(d) Her dinner.

14. How does Clorinda kill several attackers?
(a) She strangles them.
(b) She uses her skills at sword fighting.
(c) She uses her skills at dark magic.
(d) She uses her skills at archery.

15. Argantes volunteers to accompany Clorinda. Why does Soliman volunteer to go as well?
(a) He is in love with Clorinda.
(b) He does not want to be left alone.
(c) He is bored with nothing better to do.
(d) He is jealous of Argantes' reputation and eager for glory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men receive that will help them find Rinaldo?

2. What does the Hermit urge Renaldo to do?

3. Who is the first to draw blood?

4. Tancred tries to convince himself that what he is hearing is not real. Is he able to convince himself of this?

5. Michael visits the pagans and warns them about what?

(see the answer keys)

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