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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Baron use to light his fire when he burns old tokens from love affairs?
(a) Scraps of cloth.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Dry twigs.
(d) Love letters.

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

3. What time of day did the Baron burn old tokens from love affairs?
(a) After Phoebus rose.
(b) Before 8 a.m.
(c) Before Phoebus rose.
(d) After 6 a.m.

4. What does the Baron do when he admires Belinda's shining hair?
(a) Wants to kiss a lock.
(b) Plots how to take it.
(c) Wants to caress a lock.
(d) Wants to touch it.

5. How do people respond when Belinda rejects them?
(a) Get angry.
(b) Are deeply offended.
(c) Get frustrated.
(d) Take no offence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Canto II, what does Belinda wear on her breast?

3. In Canto I, who do angels visit (33)?

4. How are the wings of the sylph and his denizens described?

5. What creatures are mentioned as an example of how Belinda's locks can snare a man?

(see the answer key)

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