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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the victor of the tournament?

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

3. How is Acrasia captured?

4. Who wounds Amoret in the woods?

5. Why does Cymochles fight Guymon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Britomart meets Artegall, and why is this so ironic?

2. Where does Arthur find the monster?

3. Who is Calidore most worried about, and why?

4. How does Marinell find Florimell?

5. Why does Belphoebe dwell in the woods when she was born to higher things?

6. What was Artegall given to help him rescue Eirena?

7. How is Guyon defeated for the first time in his life?

8. What is Orgoglio and who is with him?

9. What are Mutability's reasons for wanting the title of control?

10. Why does Marinell refuse to fight Britomart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Spenser uses the names of his characters as a form of satire on society. He takes some of the key values, emotions, and components of our beings and personifies them in his book. Take five of these names and illustrate whether or not you agree with his stance on that character. Is the description accurate? What would you have changed?

Essay Topic 2

Write a detailed character sketch of your favorite character. Why is this character your favorite? What were their strengths? What were their weaknesses? Did you agree with their decisions or ideas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Braggadochio is a very foolish and pompous character in this book. What is his real weakness? Where is it illustrated best? How does his folly change the way the plot goes?

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