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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto I, who do virgins find it difficult withstand when they speak?
(a) Florio and Damon.
(b) Arthur and Tristan.
(c) Corydon and Orlando.
(d) Marlowe and Tennyson.

2. Who did Pope intend to divert with the poem?
(a) Young ladies.
(b) His friends.
(c) Young men.
(d) Mrs. Fermor.

3. After death, where do the minds of women slide away?
(a) Air.
(b) Earth.
(c) Water.
(d) Heaven.

4. In Canto I, from what motive did a dire offence occur (1)?
(a) Erotic.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Amorous.
(d) Ardent.

5. Who receives credit for the work the sylphs do to make Belinda beautiful in Canto I?
(a) Letty.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Becky.
(d) Betty.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is The Rape of the Lock dedicated?

2. What does the Baron do when he admires Belinda's shining hair?

3. At the beginning of Canto II, what time of day is it?

4. What do not die with a woman?

5. What does the Baron use to light his fire when he burns old tokens from love affairs?

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