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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a nymph rejects the power of the queen of the Cave of Spleen, how many others think the same?
(a) Thousands.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Tens of thousands.
(d) Millions.

2. How many times does the Baron blow on his fire to get it started?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

3. What do the spirits of troublesome women become?
(a) Newts.
(b) Caecilians.
(c) Salamanders.
(d) Caudates.

4. What does Clarissa believe that beauties can do in "vain" (33)?
(a) Beg.
(b) Shrug their shoulders.
(c) Plead.
(d) Roll their eyes.

5. Where does Umbriel go after the Baron cuts Belinda's hair?
(a) Hades.
(b) Central earth.
(c) Olympia.
(d) Middle earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pope describe the French book where he learned about Rosicrucians?

2. Who is the Baron compared to in Canto V?

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

4. How many tricks must be captured when playing Ombre?

5. What do the Gnomes or Daemons of Earth delight in?

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