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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who comes to Hampton to enjoy the pleasures of Court?
(a) Heroes and nymphs.
(b) Queen and her advisors.
(c) Lords and ladies.
(d) Queen and her ladies-in-waiting.

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

4. 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) Kettles.
(c) Decanters.
(d) Teapots.

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

6. In Canto III, with whom does Belinda want to play cards?
(a) 2 ladies.
(b) 2 Lords.
(c) 2 Barons.
(d) 2 Knights.

7. Where are the great towers near at the beginning of Canto III?
(a) Meadows of flowers.
(b) Gardens.
(c) Woods.
(d) Park.

8. What type of material is on the card table where Ombre is played?
(a) Silk.
(b) Velvet.
(c) Wool.
(d) Linen.

9. What does the queen sometimes do at Hampton?
(a) Garden parties.
(b) Balls and masquerades.
(c) Counsel and tea.
(d) Rest and relaxation.

10. In whose arms is Belinda sunk into when Umbriel returns?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Thalestris.
(c) Idomeneus.
(d) Nestor.

11. After the Baron cuts her hair, what does she feel in her heart?
(a) Secret passions.
(b) Quiet avocations.
(c) Quiet sensibilities.
(d) Troubled fancies.

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

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

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

15. Who does Thalestris go to to get Belinda's lock back?
(a) Sir Calamus.
(b) Sir Pinion.
(c) Sir Rachis.
(d) Sir Plume.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sylphs are cut in two when the Baron cuts the lock from Belinda's head?

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

3. After Belinda wins the game, what do she and her companions drink?

4. When the Baron begins to take Belinda's ringlet, how many wings blow back her hair?

5. What type of lakes are in the Cave of Spleen?

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