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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Baron say Belinda's lock will always be?
(a) Worn round his arm.
(b) Worn on his hand.
(c) Kept in a snuffbox.
(d) Worn in a locket.

2. How many handmaids wait at the throne in the Cave of Spleen?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

3. On what river can the sun be seen in Canto II?
(a) Spey.
(b) Severn.
(c) Thames.
(d) Clyde.

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

5. What does Belinda play first that leads off two captive trumps and sweeps the board?
(a) Manille.
(b) Vuelta.
(c) Spadillio.
(d) Basto.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto I, from what motive did a dire offence occur (1)?

2. What did Pope want his audience to laugh at?

3. What do British leaders often plan at the building that is near where the boat takes Belinda and her companions?

4. What is the name of the book where Pope learned about Rosicrucians?

5. How are the knaves on the Ombre cards described?

(see the answer key)

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