The Faerie Queene

The Faerie Queene

by

Edmund Spenser

The Faerie Queene: Book III: Canto II Quiz 4 questions

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What does Britomart reveal to Sir Guyon about her upbringing and interests?
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She was trained in domestic crafts but later turned to fighting
She favored warlike activities over traditional feminine pursuits from a young age
She traveled from a foreign land to learn knightly ways in Britain
She was forced into knightly training against her will
In which of the following ways can Britomart's negative remarks about Arthegall be interpreted?
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As a sincere criticism of Arthegall's character
As a misunderstanding about Arthegall's true nature
As a joke, given that Arthegall unknowingly made her lovesick
As a definitive statement of Arthegall's unworthiness as a knight
How does the Redcross Knight respond to Britomart's interest in seeing Arthegall?
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He discourages her from pursuing Arthegall
He challenges Britomart's intentions towards Arthegall
He describes Arthegall, matching the image Britomart saw in Merlin's magic mirror
He questions the reliability of Merlin's magic mirror
What theme is explored through Britomart's intense feelings for Arthegall?
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That love is a simple and easily managed emotion
That love is always reciprocated and fulfilling for the people involved
That love should always be pursued regardless of the consequences
That pure love can be as troubling and invasive as a disease