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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Belinda dream of in Canto I?
(a) A glittering youth.
(b) A handsome beau.
(c) An amorous suitor.
(d) A lover.

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

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

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

5. Why did Pope revise the poem?
(a) Because he wanted to fix some flaws.
(b) Because he learned the true facts behind the events the poem was based upon.
(c) A friend requested that he do so.
(d) An imperfect copy was published.

Short Answer Questions

1. What falls to the ground in Canto I when the bell is rung?

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

3. In what way does Belinda in the poem resemble Mrs. Fermor?

4. Where do sylphs guard the purity of maidens?

5. When have the nurse and the priest told Belinda about when elves dance?

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