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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 garters did the Baron burn?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

2. What is the name of the book where Pope learned about Rosicrucians?
(a) Artamene, ou le Grand Cyrus.
(b) Clelie, histoire romaine.
(c) Le Comte de Gabalis.
(d) Semaine amoureuse.

3. As Belinda and the others ride in the boat on the river, what weighs down the sylph's heart?
(a) Misery.
(b) Grief.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Despair.

4. How are the sylphs described as they wait for what might befall Belinda?
(a) Tense and nervous.
(b) Fearful and uneasy.
(c) Anxious and trembling.
(d) Strong and vigilant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape are the locks of hair that Belinda lets fall down the back of her neck?

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

3. How many gloves did the Baron burn?

4. In Canto I, how many bright Inhabitants of Air watch over Belinda?

5. Who does a Belle reject in Canto I (10)?

(see the answer key)

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