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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the wings of the sylph and his denizens described?
(a) Thin as a butterfly's wing.
(b) Gauzy.
(c) Gossamer.
(d) Insect-like.

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

3. How may mortals enjoy the compahy of Sylphs?
(a) By being sincere.
(b) By being willing to learn.
(c) By being chaste.
(d) By being disciplined.

4. What color are the fires in the Cave of Spleen?
(a) Purple.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

5. How are the kings described on the Ombre cards?
(a) Full beards and silver hair.
(b) Shoulder length hair and mustaches.
(c) Crowns on shoulder length hair and no facial hair.
(d) Hoary whiskers and a forky beard.

Short Answer Questions

1. On how many tricks does Belinda's fate in the card game stand (94)?

2. What does the Baron use to light his fire when he burns old tokens from love affairs?

3. How many sylphs are to watch over Belinda's petticoat?

4. What happens to the wretches who the judges quickly pass sentences upon?

5. Where are angels seen in the Cave of Spleen?

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