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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Canto 1 | Book 4, Canto 2 | Book 4, Canto 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Florimell seen fleeing through the woods?
(a) She was grieved at hearing of the death of her beloved knight.
(b) She was being chased by lusty sorcerers.
(c) She was trying to catch some men that had stolen precious jewels from her.
(d) She was trying to find someone to help her combat evil men who had attacked her father.

2. Who is the messenger who delivers the engagement-breaking news?
(a) Una.
(b) The Dwarf.
(c) Duessa.
(d) Archimago in disguise.

3. Who is almost killed while trying to help defeat Orgolio?
(a) Una.
(b) The Red Cross Knight.
(c) Arthur.
(d) The Dwarf.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Malecasta to faint?

2. Guymon also found a book that was of great interest to him. What was his about?

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 The Red Cross Knight abandon Una?

5. Why won't the blood on the baby's hands wash off?

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