Dante's Inferno

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Who is the narrator of the text?

A mountain climber

A forest guide

A lost traveler (correct)

A frightened animal

What does the panther symbolize in the text?

Fear (correct)

Curiosity

Strength

Protection

What is the narrator's initial reaction to the forest?

Confusion (correct)

Comfort

Excitement

Relief

Who is the narrator speaking to in the text?

Virgilius Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the beast that the narrator encounters?

Hungry and ruthless Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of the beast according to Virgilius?

It will be hunted down and killed Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the narrator?

To see the portal of Saint Peter Signup and view all the answers

Who is the famous Sage that the narrator asks for protection from?

Virgilius Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the she-wolf that the narrator encounters?

Malign and ruthless Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of the she-wolf according to Virgilius?

She will be driven back to Hell Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the nation that the Greyhound will come from?

Feltro Signup and view all the answers

What will the Greyhound feed on?

Wisdom and love and virtue Signup and view all the answers

Where will the Greyhound hunt down the she-wolf?

In the city Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate destination that the narrator wishes to reach?

Saint Peter's portal Signup and view all the answers

Who is the soul that Virgilius will leave the narrator with?

A more worthy soul Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Emperor that reigns above and does not allow anyone to enter his city through Virgilius?

God Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's plea to Virgilius?

To introduce him to Saint Peter Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the text?

Dante Alighieri Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting of the text?

A forest Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find difficult to say about the forest?

Its nature Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator see on the mountain's shoulders?

A planet Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's initial reaction to the panther?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do after encountering the panther?

Resumes their journey Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the panther's skin?

Spotted Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator compare their soul to?

The sea Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator say about the pass they are trying to re-behold?

No one has ever left it alive Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of the narrator's heart after reaching the mountain's foot?

Peace Signup and view all the answers