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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Godfrey pray to God?

2. In the forest, what does Renaldo destroy?

3. Soliman steps forward and speaks aggressively in favor of what?

4. While the tower is being constructed, a dove chased by a falcon falls into Godfrey's lap. What does he discover?

5. What had happened to Tancred and a group of the warriors who followed Armida?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a contrast of opposing forces.

Part 1) What are the opposing forces? How are they symbolized?

Part 2) How are these symbols created? What do they reveal about the author's religious views?

Part 3) How is this contrast a form of propaganda? How might it influence others? How is propaganda still used today to influence people about various cultures and religions?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing takes place in this poem.

Part 1) Describe two examples of foreshadowing. Why does this foreshadowing take place?

Part 2) How does this foreshadowing affect the mood of the story?

Part 3) Does this foreshadowing enhance the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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