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

2. Why does Pyrochles fight Guymon?

3. What does the witch do to calm his son down after Florimell runs away?

4. In what mysterious way was Belphoebe's mother impregnated with her and her twin sister?

5. What surprise is revealed to Poeana?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Duessa so dangerous to The Red Cross Knight?

2. Explain the sad story of Phedon.

3. Who are the three knights chasing Samient, and why are they chasing her?

4. Explain the bond that Triamond had with his brothers.

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

6. How is Arthur proving his love to Gloriana?

7. Explain the dream that Britomart has and the interpretation.

8. How is Acrasia finally captured?

9. Explain the circumstances that made Timias retreat to a life in the woods.

10. What does the blood on the baby's hands symbolize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Love is an ongoing theme in this book as Spenser juxtaposes a number of different couples throughout the plot. Explore the best and the worst of these relationships. What makes the best one good and the worst one bad? Are they realistic at all?

Essay Topic 3

Florimell and Marinell both have very emotional and foolish ways of dealing with their grievous situations. Discuss their reactions to bad news and what they could have done differently? Is this a good match?

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