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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When people come to enjoy the pleasures of Court, how might they spend instructive hours (11)?
(a) Walking in the gardens.
(b) Playing card games.
(c) Having tea.
(d) Talking.

2. In Canto I, how many spirits fly round (41)?
(a) 20-30.
(b) 1,000s.
(c) 100s.
(d) Unnumbered.

3. How many sylphs are to watch over Belinda's petticoat?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 25.
(d) 50.

4. How many realms obey the queen mentioned in Canto III?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. How are the wings of the sylph and his denizens described?
(a) Gossamer.
(b) Gauzy.
(c) Thin as a butterfly's wing.
(d) Insect-like.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto I, who do angels visit (33)?

2. What suit does the Baron play after successes in Ombre (75)?

3. What foundation did Pope use for the poem that related to spirits?

4. In Canto I, at what time do sleepless lovers wake (16)?

5. After death, where do the minds of women slide away?

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