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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Artegall upset with Braggadochio accepting the winning prize?

2. Who do Arthur and Artegall find sentenced to death when they reach Mercilla's castle?

3. What was it that allowed Scudamore to retrieve Amoret from those surrounding her?

4. Which of these things does Mutability claim to have control over?

5. What does Turpine do after Arthur leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The laws of Chivalry were extremely important to some of the characters in this book--so much so that some were willing to die or kill in order to uphold those laws. Who were these characters willing to kill or die for the laws, and how did these laws effect these character's lives? What laws were broken, and how were they justified?

Essay Topic 2

Spenser plays on the stereotypical gender roles quite a bit in this book. Many of his characters step over that gender role line. What are the most important crossovers and how do they effect the outcome of the book? Are there people in our society today doing the same thing?

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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