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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What foundation did Pope use for the poem that related to spirits?
(a) Homeopathic magic of spirits.
(b) Primal Spirituality.
(c) The primitive magic of spirits.
(d) Rosicrucian doctrine of spirits.

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

3. To whom is The Rape of the Lock dedicated?
(a) Mrs. Charlotte Gunwalloe.
(b) Mrs. Berenice Boyton.
(c) Mrs. Hyacinth Lamorran.
(d) Mrs. Arabella Fermor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto I, how many spirits fly round (41)?

2. What pets rouse in Canto I (15)?

3. What do the spirits of troublesome women become?

4. To whom are secret truths revealed that are hidden from the educated?

5. What does the author sing about in Canto I (1)?

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