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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, I/37-I/48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does mankind gain more from than was lost through Eve?
(a) Lady Rectitude.
(b) Lady Justice.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) Lady Reason.

2. Why don't women participate in court?
(a) Because women are intimidated by criminals.
(b) Because women are not moral enough.
(c) Because women are not intelligent enough.
(d) Because court goes against women's natural modesty.

3. According to Lady Reason, what goes against reason and nature?
(a) Malice and gossip.
(b) A natural delight in slander.
(c) Dislike of women.
(d) Chastity and virtue.

4. Who is able to reverse people's emotions and exhort men to perform courageous feats?
(a) Elissa.
(b) Dido.
(c) Sempronia.
(d) Lavinia.

5. Who is Clotar's mother?
(a) Queen Fredegunde.
(b) Queen Artemisia.
(c) Queen Camilla.
(d) Queen Zenobia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who changes Ulysses's men into swine?

2. Who is sent to school with her brother due to her parents' clever trick?

3. Who restores Metabus' throne?

4. After the three ladies appear, why does the first lady chide Christine for believing books?

5. Who helps Jason acquire the Golden Fleece?

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