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

Short Answer Questions

1. The following morning, what warns the Crusaders that battle is imminent?

2. As Ismen prepares firebombs, what does Clorinda tell Aladine to take care of for her?

3. It is claimed that if Tancred chops down the trees, what will happen?

4. As the men pass by all temptations, upon whom do they come?

5. Argillan is released from prison, and fights viciously in support of whom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Muslims and Christians fight over control of Jerusalem.

Part 1) Why do they fight over Jerusalem? How is this connected to historical information?

Part 2) What does this say about the power of one's beliefs?

Part 3) How does religion continue to influence one's opinions of others and actions?

Essay Topic 2

The Prince of Norway dies.

Part 1) Describe this part of the book. Why is this significant?

Part 2) What does this say about Christian sacrifice? Where else is Christian sacrifice mentioned? Why?

Part 3) What contrasts are shown? What does this say about staying with the true faith?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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