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This noble example he gave to his sheep: / That first he wrought, and afterward, he taught. [BLANK-1]

Short Answer – Middle Ages/Koran: (1 point each)Muslims refer to God as _________.

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)