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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the other lords become angry, what does Godfrey do?

2. What does Godfrey do about Argantes?

3. Why does the poet compare Sophronia's actions to those of Christ?

4. Who is the Muslim ruler of Jerusalem?

5. What do these men advise the Crusaders to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Godfrey do when the Crusaders prepare to go into battle?

2. What does Soliman do after leaving the field of battle?

3. How does this book begin?

4. What is Armida doing in the camp?

5. What happens when Tancred searches for Erminia?

6. What happens when the Crusaders attempt to build a new siege tower?

7. To what do Tancred and Argantes agree? What is the outcome of this?

8. What is this story about?

9. How does the story begin?

10. What does Ismen do for Soliman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Book 13's verses develop an extended metaphor for the trials a Christian must endure to remain true to the faith.

Part 1) What takes place in Book 13? What metaphors exist? What do they mean?

Part 2) Would someone reading this poem understand these metaphors? Why or why not? Are they relevant today? Why or why not?

Part 3) Why must one suffer these trials? Is suffering necessary?

Essay Topic 2

Similarities are made between Satan and Muslims.

Part 1) Describe these similarities. Why are these similarities made?

Part 2) What does this reveal about the Christian culture at this time?

Part 3) How is this relevant in our own time?

Essay Topic 3

There is a contrast of opposing forces.

Part 1) What are the opposing forces? How are they symbolized?

Part 2) How are these symbols created? What do they reveal about the author's religious views?

Part 3) How is this contrast a form of propaganda? How might it influence others? How is propaganda still used today to influence people about various cultures and religions?

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