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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. 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 asks Arthur to train him in the proper ways of being a Knight.
(c) She prays with him for the strength he needs to overcome them three times a day.
(d) She takes him to the House of Holiness.

2. Why does Alma, the virgin ruler of the castle, welcome Arthur and Guyon so warmly?
(a) She is Archimago in disguise.
(b) They disbanded the group of ruffians who were attacking the castle.
(c) She is a servant of Acrasia and wants to poison them at banquet.
(d) She knows that they took part in defeating Pyrochles and Cymochles.

3. Why is Marinell so depressed?
(a) Hate.
(b) Love.
(c) Envy.
(d) Jealousy.

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

5. Who protects Guyon from his enemies while he is unconscious?
(a) An Angel and the Palmer.
(b) The Red Cross Knight.
(c) Mammon.
(d) Phaedra.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Red Cross Knight finally defeat the dreaded dragon?

2. Who is the only woman who can wear the girdle of Florimell?

3. What is significant about the three upper rooms of the castle?

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

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

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