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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When people come to enjoy the pleasures of Court, how might they spend instructive hours (11)?
(a) Walking in the gardens.
(b) Having tea.
(c) Playing card games.
(d) Talking.

2. What does coffee make politicians?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Clever.
(c) Discerning.
(d) Wise.

3. In Canto I, through what color curtains does the sun shine (13)?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Rose.
(c) Navy.
(d) White.

4. How many sylphs are to watch over Belinda's petticoat?
(a) 15.
(b) 25.
(c) 50.
(d) 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How may mortals enjoy the compahy of Sylphs?

2. When the Baron prays before his fire, how much of his prayer is granted?

3. How many French romances did the Baron burn?

4. What foundation did Pope use for the poem that related to spirits?

5. What card does Ariel sit on?

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