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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Renaldo arms himself and journeys into the forest, what does he encounter?

2. Where does this person deposit the two Crusaders?

3. As the Crusaders surge through the city gates, who does Tancred encounter?

4. The following morning, to where are Guelpho and Ubaldo led?

5. As Guelpho and Ubaldo begin their voyage, what are they surprised to discover?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two angels enter the battle in opposition to each other.

Part 1) Who are these angels? Why do they join the battle?

Part 2) What is the purpose for the angels in this battle?

Part 3) How do these angels support the ideas of good versus evil and women as starting as evil.

Essay Topic 2

Tancred and Clorinda fall instantly in love.

Part 1) What other mythical characters might they represent? How?

Part 2) How does their mutual attracting affect them? How does it affect others?

Part 3) What is interesting and slightly odd about the love triangle between Tancred, Clorinda, and Erminia?

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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