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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. What does Godfrey say he will do once the battle is complete?

2. As Tancred searches in vain for Erminia, who does he encounter?

3. What idea does Satan give Hidraort?

4. What does Tancred do to the man who injures Clorinda?

5. Who is the Muslim ruler of Jerusalem?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clorinda learn about her origins?

2. What does the author say about the Caliph?

3. What does Aladine say when Argantes calls him cowardly?

4. What is this story about?

5. What takes place during the battle between Raymond and Argantes?

6. What happens as water and supplies become scarce?

7. What is Renaldo's response to Eustace?

8. What happens to Otho?

9. Why is Soliman suggested to have a heart of metal or stone?

10. What takes place during the battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Book 13's verses develop an extended metaphor for the trials a Christian must endure to remain true to the faith.

Part 1) What takes place in Book 13? What metaphors exist? What do they mean?

Part 2) Would someone reading this poem understand these metaphors? Why or why not? Are they relevant today? Why or why not?

Part 3) Why must one suffer these trials? Is suffering necessary?

Essay Topic 2

The greater the obstacle, the greater the victory.

Part 1) How is this seen in this poem?

Part 2) Why would people at this time believe this?

Part 3) Is this still true today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Muslims and Christians fight over control of Jerusalem.

Part 1) Why do they fight over Jerusalem? How is this connected to historical information?

Part 2) What does this say about the power of one's beliefs?

Part 3) How does religion continue to influence one's opinions of others and actions?

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