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

Short Answer Questions

1. As they arm themselves, Godfrey does what?

2. What happens when water and supplies become scarce?

3. Guelpho and Ubaldo go into the heart of the castle where they discover what?

4. To whom was Clorinda born?

5. What is Ismen trying to prevent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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