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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does everyone look at in Canto II?
(a) A handsome red-head.
(b) A spritely young woman.
(c) Belinda.
(d) A pretty brunette.

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

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

5. In Canto II, what does Belinda wear on her breast?
(a) White cross.
(b) Gold cross.
(c) Ruby cross.
(d) Silver cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Belinda and the others ride in the boat on the river, what weighs down the sylph's heart?

2. How is Belinda's mind described?

3. At the beginning of Canto II, what time of day is it?

4. Where do sylphs guard the purity of maidens?

5. To what are Belinda's eyes compared?

(see the answer key)

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