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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country did Clorinda grow up, being reared as a pagan and a warrior?

2. Prince Ubaldo and Guelpho are sent on their way with guidance from Peter, who advises them to seek out whom?

3. Of what does Godfrey convince the Crusaders, regarding their cause?

4. For several days, what outside of Jerusalem is intense?

5. Why does Valfrine court some of Armida's maids?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are multiple parallels in events and characterizations.

Part 1) Describe two of these parallels. How do they reinforce the idea of good versus evil?

Part 2) What is the purpose of these parallels?

Part 3) How do these parallels reflect a universal human condition?

Essay Topic 2

The Hermit and Boat Woman put an interesting twist on this examination of Christianity.

Part 1) Describe these two characters and their roles in this story.

Part 2) How do they put an interesting twist on this examination? How does this contrast other aspects of the poem?

Part 3) Why do these characters exist in the story? What purpose do they serve? What do these characters reveal about the poet and readers of his day?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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