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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Canto 12 | Book 5, Canto 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aretegall punish Sanglier for his actions?
(a) Casts a spell on him that will blind him for ten years.
(b) Orders him to be a slave and squire to him for five years.
(c) Makes him wear the head of the woman he killed around his neck.
(d) Brands him with the mark of a murderer on his forehead.

2. When Una recognizes The Red Cross Knight's weaknesses, what does she do to help him strengthen them?
(a) She builds up his confidence by praising all of his good qualities for over five hours.
(b) She prays with him for the strength he needs to overcome them three times a day.
(c) She asks Arthur to train him in the proper ways of being a Knight.
(d) She takes him to the House of Holiness.

3. Why does Guyon collapse after being returned to the surface?
(a) He has had three days and nights with no food or sleep.
(b) He collapses out of relief for his life being spared.
(c) He sees a dragon and faints out of fear.
(d) He feels ashamed for his behavior with Mammon, and collapses in despair and shame.

4. Who does Marinell's mother ask to help fight the cause of her son's depression?
(a) Cupid.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Jove.
(d) Venus.

5. What gets in the way of the engagement between The Red Cross Knight and Una?
(a) Una refuses his hand and declares her love for Arthur.
(b) Una's parents object to the match because of his lowly birth.
(c) The Red Cross Knight decided to live a life of celibacy and join the House of Holiness that helped him overcome his weaknesses.
(d) It is revealed that he has already pledged his hand to Druessa while she was pretending to be Fidessa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blandamour suggest the prize for the loser should be in his proposed duel with Braggadochio?

2. Why does Mammon return Guyon to the surface?

3. How does The Red Cross Knight rise to battle with the dragon a second day after being tossed aside wounded and almost lifeless after the first long day of battle?

4. Why does Timias not declare his love for Belphoebe after she heals him of his wounds?

5. Who is the messenger who delivers the engagement-breaking news?

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