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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The following morning, the storm passes, and "the pagans" do what?

3. Prince Ubaldo and Guelpho are sent on their way with guidance from Peter, who advises them to seek out whom?

4. Prince Ubaldo and Guelpho find this person in a cave where he speaks at length of what?

5. To whom was Clorinda born?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clorinda is a female warrior.

Part 1) Why is this significant?

Part 2) How does she differ from Sophronia? What is the purpose for these differences?

Part 3) What real figure might she represent? Who might she represent today? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The greater the obstacle, the greater the victory.

Part 1) How is this seen in this poem?

Part 2) Why would people at this time believe this?

Part 3) Is this still true today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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