1. What critique does the speaker offer of Venus's song?
(a) It is out of tune.
(b) It exaggerates her feelings.
(c) It is long and boring.
(d) It is immodest.

2. How does Adonis view romantic love?
(a) He thinks it is frightening and dangerous.
(b) He thinks it elevates a person spiritually.
(c) He thinks it is chaotic and burdensome,
(d) He thinks it should be reserved for marriage.

3. What technique is used in line 431, "Melodious discord, heavenly tune, harsh-sounding"?
(a) Anaphora.
(b) Paradox.
(c) Onomatopoeia.
(d) Chiasmus.

4. What colors are emphasized in the description of morning?
(a) Silver and gold.
(b) Blue and green.
(c) Red and white.
(d) Yellow and orange.

5. What does the speaker compare to a grinning wolf and a bullet?
(a) Venus's lustful thoughts.
(b) The words Adonis intends to say.
(c) Adonis's stallion's seduction of the mare.
(d) Cupid drawing his bow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the best characterization of the connotations of Venus's description of "fountains" (line 234) and "rising hillocks" in her description of the park (line 237)?

2. What bird's song heralds the approach of morning?

3. Which technique is used in line 218, "And swelling passion doth provoke a pause"?

4. Which is the best definition for "Fondling" as used in line 229?

5. How does the speaker characterize Venus's lapse into unconsciousness?

(see the answer key)

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