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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creatures are mentioned as an example of how Belinda's locks can snare a man?
(a) Lions and tigers.
(b) Cats and dogs.
(c) Parrots and trout.
(d) Birds and fish.

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

3. How many times does the bell ring in Canto I (17)?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

4. How many garters did the Baron burn?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who did Pope intend to divert with the poem?

4. What is the sylph Zephyretta to look after that belongs to Belinda?

5. What color is used to describe Belinda's neck?

(see the answer key)

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