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Identify the pilgrims described (some pilgrims may be used more than once while others do not appear at all. (1 point each)So hotly loved he that when nighttime came, / The nightingale and he slept both the same. [BLANK-1]

Multiple Choice – Medea: (1 pt. ea)   Trying to win the sympathy of the women of Corinth, Medea compares her suffering to that of all women. However, she adds that in addition, she also suffers because she

Multiple Choice – Inferno: Choose the category of sinner fitting the given punishment (1 point each).   These sinners have their heads turned backwards.

This saint’s shrine in Canterbury is the destination for the pilgrims. [BLANK-1]

Short Answer – Dante: (2 points each)   The Roman poet ________ is Dante’s guide through the underworld.

Short Answer – Dante: (2 points each) Lists the three sinners in Satan’s mouths.

Multiple Choice – Inferno: Choose the category of sinner fitting the given punishment (1 point each). These sinners are unpunished, except they have no hope of heaven. Virgil resides in this level.

List and explain the five medieval literary devices found in The Divine Comedy . (10 points)

Short Answer – Dante: (2 points each) The last word in each part of the Divine Comedy is _________.

Multiple Choice – Inferno: Choose the category of sinner fitting the given punishment (1 point each).   This type of sinner rolls weighted stones and yells at their opposites.