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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who applauds Clarissa after her comments in Canto V?
(a) 4 or 5 people.
(b) No one.
(c) 2 or 3 people.
(d) The Baron.

2. In Canto V, what writer is mentioned as writing scenes similar to what ensues when Belinda calls everyone to arms?
(a) Aeschylus.
(b) Aristophanes.
(c) Homer.
(d) Euripides.

3. In Canto V, what does Thalestris call Clarissa after she makes her comments?
(a) Puritain.
(b) Prig.
(c) Prude.
(d) Goody-goody.

4. In Canto I, at what time do sleepless lovers wake (16)?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

5. In whose arms is Belinda sunk into when Umbriel returns?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Thalestris.
(c) Idomeneus.
(d) Nestor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who would kiss the cross that Belinda wore?

3. What is the only breeze that blows near the Cave of Spleen?

4. What do British leaders often plan at the building that is near where the boat takes Belinda and her companions?

5. What does Sir Plume handle with style?

(see the answer key)

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