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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tancred tries to convince himself that what he is hearing is not real. Is he able to convince himself of this?

2. Using a mystical shield as a kind of mirror of history, what does the Hermit show Renaldo?

3. While the tower is being constructed, a dove chased by a falcon falls into Godfrey's lap. What does he discover?

4. The following morning, what warns the Crusaders that battle is imminent?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The poem tells a quest story.

Part 1) What is a quest story? How does this tell a quest story?

Part 2) What is unique about this quest story? What is the purpose of this?

Part 3) Name two other quest stories. What is the purpose of these quest stories? Compare them to this story.

Essay Topic 2

A theme relates to woman as a distraction.

Part 1) How are women distractions in this poem?

Part 2) How is this thematic?

Part 3) What does this reveal about the mindset of people at the time the poem is written and the time in which the story takes place?

Essay Topic 3

The Prince of Norway dies.

Part 1) Describe this part of the book. Why is this significant?

Part 2) What does this say about Christian sacrifice? Where else is Christian sacrifice mentioned? Why?

Part 3) What contrasts are shown? What does this say about staying with the true faith?

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