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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many tricks must be captured when playing Ombre?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

2. What suit does the Baron play after successes in Ombre (75)?
(a) Clubs.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Spades.

3. Who does a Belle reject in Canto I (10)?
(a) A duke.
(b) A count.
(c) An earl.
(d) A lord.

4. Who would kiss the cross that Belinda wore?
(a) Pagans.
(b) Jews.
(c) Atheists.
(d) Moors.

5. What might hide Belinda's faults if she had any?
(a) Diplomacy and tact.
(b) Peaceful spirit and gentle ways.
(c) Kindness and generosity.
(d) Graceful ease and sweetness without pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day did the Baron burn old tokens from love affairs?

2. What do not die with a woman?

3. In Canto I, who do virgins find it difficult withstand when they speak?

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

5. In Ombre, what card defeats the Jack?

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