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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many tricks must be captured when playing Ombre?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

2. What is the only breeze that blows near the Cave of Spleen?
(a) South.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) East.

3. Who would kiss the cross that Belinda wore?
(a) Atheists.
(b) Pagans.
(c) Jews.
(d) Moors.

4. What does Ariel say that his task and the task of his denizens is?
(a) To guard virtue.
(b) To protect young women.
(c) To look after the beautiful.
(d) To keep girls chaste.

5. Who returns from the Exchange in peace in Canto III?
(a) Judge.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Lords.
(d) Bookseller.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times happier would Belinda have been if she had not gone to Hampton Court that day?

2. Who comes to Hampton to enjoy the pleasures of Court?

3. What type of material is on the card table where Ombre is played?

4. In Ombre, what card defeats the Jack?

5. How do the sylphs help Belinda during the card game in Canto III?

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