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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. How do the younger Crusaders react when the elderly Raymond steps forward?

2. Who impetuously rides out to challenge Argantes?

3. What must be done before any decision is made about who will accompany Armida?

4. To whom does God send the Angel Gabriel?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place during the battle?

2. What is happening at the camp of Godfrey and the Crusaders?

3. What is Argantes doing back in Jerusalem?

4. What plan does Clorinda formulate?

5. What does the author say about the Caliph?

6. What happens when Renaldo returns to the Crusaders' camp?

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

8. What does Satan do?

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

10. What does Renaldo attempt to do to Argantes? Why?

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

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 3

The Hermit and Boat Woman put an interesting twist on this examination of Christianity.

Part 1) Describe these two characters and their roles in this story.

Part 2) How do they put an interesting twist on this examination? How does this contrast other aspects of the poem?

Part 3) Why do these characters exist in the story? What purpose do they serve? What do these characters reveal about the poet and readers of his day?

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