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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Belinda wish she had done instead of going to Hampton Court?
(a) Stayed home and walked in the gardens.
(b) Stayed home and said her prayers.
(c) Stayed home and worked her embroiderly.
(d) Stayed home and read a book.

2. Over what ages of women does the queen in the Cave of Spleen rule?
(a) 20 to 60.
(b) 15 to 90.
(c) 0 to 100.
(d) 15 to 50.

3. In Ombre, what card defeats the Jack?
(a) Ace.
(b) Spadille.
(c) King.
(d) Queen.

4. In the Cave of Spleen, how long does a woman sigh on her bed?
(a) Centuries.
(b) Forever.
(c) Years.
(d) Months.

5. Who returns from the Exchange in peace in Canto III?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Judge.
(c) Lords.
(d) Bookseller.

6. What formerly inanimate objects have been transformed by anger and stand with one arm held out, one bent with the handle and the spout?
(a) Pitchers.
(b) Decanters.
(c) Teapots.
(d) Kettles.

7. On how many tricks does Belinda's fate in the card game stand (94)?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

8. What type of creature is Umbriel?
(a) Gnome.
(b) Nymph.
(c) Sylph.
(d) Salamander.

9. What is in the vial that Umbril breaks over Belinda?
(a) Laments.
(b) Sorrows.
(c) Miseries.
(d) Desolations.

10. What flies over the palace in the Cave of Spleen?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Pennants.
(c) Flags.
(d) Vapor.

11. What color is the fabric on the card table?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Green.
(c) Navy blue.
(d) Red.

12. How many realms obey the queen mentioned in Canto III?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

13. What card does Ariel sit on?
(a) Manille.
(b) Spadille.
(c) Estuche.
(d) Matadore.

14. What colors is the ancient handmaid wearing in the Cave of the Spleen?
(a) Red and white.
(b) Brown and beige.
(c) Black and white.
(d) Black and gray.

15. What does Belinda choose as trumps when she plays Ombre?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Clubs.
(d) Spades.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what country is the stand that is used to raise the silver lamp in Canto III?

2. How do the sylphs help Belinda during the card game in Canto III?

3. Who comes to Hampton to enjoy the pleasures of Court?

4. What does Sir Plume handle with style?

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

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