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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times does the bell ring in Canto I (17)?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. In Canto I, who do angels visit (33)?
(a) Youths.
(b) Virgins.
(c) Babes in arms.
(d) Young men.

3. How are the wings of the sylph and his denizens described?
(a) Thin as a butterfly's wing.
(b) Insect-like.
(c) Gauzy.
(d) Gossamer.

4. How does Pope describe the French book where he learned about Rosicrucians?
(a) Epic.
(b) History.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Novel.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do angels wear in Canto I?

3. Who would kiss the cross that Belinda wore?

4. What do the sylph have to prevent being blown off their charges by rough winds?

5. Who receives credit for the work the sylphs do to make Belinda beautiful in Canto I?

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