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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 do Argantes and Aletes warn the Crusaders?

2. What must be done before any decision is made about who will accompany Armida?

3. What does Hidraort think of this idea?

4. Why does Aladine agree to her terms?

5. What arrives unexpectedly at the Christian camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what do Godfrey and his warriors grieve?

2. Who is Gernando? What happens to him? Why does this happen?

3. To what do Tancred and Argantes agree? What is the outcome of this?

4. What takes place after the service?

5. What does Soliman do after leaving the field of battle?

6. What is Renaldo's response to Eustace?

7. What is Argantes doing back in Jerusalem?

8. How does the story begin?

9. What does Aladine do on the advice of a sorcerer?

10. Where does the Hermit lead Guelpho and Ubaldo? How are they surprise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A thematic statement is made, that living in and fighting for the Christian cause must proceed with no regard for the jeers of others.

Part 1) How is this shown in the story? For whom is this message? Why?

Part 2) How is this relevant today?

Part 3) How is this statement thematic? How is this idea reiterated in other parts of the story?

Essay Topic 2

There is a contrast of opposing forces.

Part 1) What are the opposing forces? How are they symbolized?

Part 2) How are these symbols created? What do they reveal about the author's religious views?

Part 3) How is this contrast a form of propaganda? How might it influence others? How is propaganda still used today to influence people about various cultures and religions?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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