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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Knave of Diamonds conquer (87)?
(a) King of Hearts.
(b) Queen of Hearts.
(c) King of Spades.
(d) Queen of Spades.

2. How many locks of hair does Belinda allow to fall down the back of her neck?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

3. With how many hairs can beauty draw someone?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. To whom are secret truths revealed that are hidden from the educated?
(a) Maids and youths.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Virgins.
(d) Maids and children.

5. If Belinda has any faults of women, how can forget them?
(a) Talk to her.
(b) Share a meal with her.
(c) Look at her face.
(d) Look at her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Pope revise the poem?

2. Why do judges quickly pass sentences?

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

4. What do the spirits of troublesome women become?

5. In Canto I, through what color curtains does the sun shine (13)?

(see the answer key)

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