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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By whom is Tancred challenged?
(a) One of Armida's knights.
(b) A Muslim.
(c) Armida.
(d) One of the knights who betrayed the Crusaders' cause.

2. What does an aged sorcerer named Hidraort discover?
(a) He cannot foresee who will win the battle over Jerusalem.
(b) He can protect the Muslims.
(c) He can protect the Crusaders.
(d) He can foresee who will win the battle over Jerusalem.

3. What does a beautiful young Christian woman named Sophronia confess?
(a) To stealing the statue.
(b) To protecting Christ.
(c) To protecting Christians.
(d) To hiding Aladine's wife.

4. Who does Satan gather?
(a) A few of his minions.
(b) The angels.
(c) His wits.
(d) All the devils and monsters and demons of Hell.

5. What does Clorinda vow?
(a) To take these two lovers out of the country.
(b) To serve Aladine faithfully if he allows them to go free.
(c) To be killed in their stead.
(d) To bring her family to Aladine.

6. How does the Muslim ruler fortify Jerusalem?
(a) With three mighty walls.
(b) With the power of God.
(c) With Christian volunteers.
(d) With many armed guards.

7. What does Hidraort think of this idea?
(a) He is not sure of it.
(b) He likes it.
(c) He is afraid of it.
(d) He hates it.

8. What does Clorinda step forward and offer?
(a) Her belief that the two are co-conspirators.
(b) Her belief that the lovers are innocent.
(c) Herself as a sacrifice.
(d) Her family as a sacrifice.

9. What must be done before any decision is made about who will accompany Armida?
(a) A replacement for Argantes must be chosen.
(b) A replacement for Godfrey must be chosen.
(c) A replacement for Dudon must be chosen.
(d) A replacement for Clorinda must be chosen.

10. What does the Hand of God take away to keep it safe?
(a) The statue.
(b) His people.
(c) The Church leader.
(d) A cross.

11. Why does the poet compare Sophronia's actions to those of Christ?
(a) She always tells the truth.
(b) Her claim is a lie.
(c) She was born of the Virgin Mary.
(d) She loves others more than herself.

12. As the other lords become angry, what does Godfrey do?
(a) He thanks and agrees with the messengers.
(b) He too becomes angry.
(c) He thanks the messengers for their concern.
(d) He angrily sends the messengers away.

13. What does Tancred do to the man who injures Clorinda?
(a) He laughs at him.
(b) He chases him.
(c) He thanks him.
(d) He slaughters him.

14. What idea does Satan give Hidraort?
(a) To send his beautiful niece Armida as a distraction.
(b) To attack the Muslims.
(c) To protect himself and not worry about the others.
(d) To send his neice to the Muslims for comfort.

15. Why does Clorinda flee the battle scene?
(a) To find her husband.
(b) To get first aid.
(c) To replace her armor.
(d) To find more warriors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the poet's story?

2. What happens as the battle rages around Tancred and Clorinda?

3. What happens the following day at sunrise?

4. To whom does this holy man send messengers?

5. What arrives unexpectedly at the Christian camp?

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