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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. Soon after fleeing the Crusaders' camp, what happens to Erminia?

2. Who impetuously rides out to challenge Argantes?

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

4. What does Aladine command happen to both Sophronia and Olindo?

5. Why does Aladine furiously raid all the Christian homes in Jerusalem?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author say about the Caliph?

2. Why does an angel visit Godfrey?

3. What does Satan do?

4. What takes place during the battle?

5. What happens as water and supplies become scarce?

6. What does the Muslim ruler of Jerusalem do at this same time?

7. Where does the Hermit lead Guelpho and Ubaldo? How are they surprise?

8. What happens when Tancred searches for Erminia?

9. What happens to Otho?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clorinda is a female warrior.

Part 1) Why is this significant?

Part 2) How does she differ from Sophronia? What is the purpose for these differences?

Part 3) What real figure might she represent? Who might she represent today? Why?

Essay Topic 2

A theme relates to woman as a distraction.

Part 1) How are women distractions in this poem?

Part 2) How is this thematic?

Part 3) What does this reveal about the mindset of people at the time the poem is written and the time in which the story takes place?

Essay Topic 3

There are multiple parallels in events and characterizations.

Part 1) Describe two of these parallels. How do they reinforce the idea of good versus evil?

Part 2) What is the purpose of these parallels?

Part 3) How do these parallels reflect a universal human condition?

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