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

Short Answer Questions

1. Using a mystical shield as a kind of mirror of history, what does the Hermit show Renaldo?

2. When they return to the camp, where do they find Godfrey?

3. Under cover of night, Clorinda and Argantes make their way across the battlefield and into the Crusaders' camp, where they throw what _________.

4. Who was behind the entrapment of the Crusaders and enslaved Renaldo?

5. The Angel Michael is sent from Heaven to do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

A theme relates to woman as a distraction.

Part 1) How are women distractions in this poem?

Part 2) How is this thematic?

Part 3) What does this reveal about the mindset of people at the time the poem is written and the time in which the story takes place?

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