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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Crusaders' camp, Godfrey is in the middle of doing what?

2. For what does Godfrey pray to God?

3. Argantes volunteers to accompany Clorinda. Why does Soliman volunteer to go as well?

4. When are the Crusaders repeatedly turned back by the apparent presence of evil spirits?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The poem tells a quest story.

Part 1) What is a quest story? How does this tell a quest story?

Part 2) What is unique about this quest story? What is the purpose of this?

Part 3) Name two other quest stories. What is the purpose of these quest stories? Compare them to this story.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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