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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Lines 409-612.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the best definition of "even" in Venus's question "What hour is this? or morn or weary even" (line 495)?
(a) At the same time.
(b) Level.
(c) Evening.
(d) Equal.

2. What is the "copse" mentioned in line 259?
(a) A small barn.
(b) A fenced area.
(c) A valley.
(d) A stand of trees.

3. What technique is used in line 111, "Strong-temper’d steel his stronger strength obey’d"?
(a) Polyptoton.
(b) Epizeuxis.
(c) Anaphora.
(d) Epimone.

4. What color is most prominent in the description of Venus kneeling before Adonis and putting her hand on his cheek?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Purple.
(d) Blue.

5. Which is the best definition of "bootless" in the context of line 422?
(a) Informal, casual.
(b) Useless, pointless.
(c) Unmannerly, rude.
(d) Irresponsible, careless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What techniques are used in lines 25 and 26, "With this she seizeth on his sweating palm,/ The precedent of pith and livelihood"?

2. To what does the speaker compare Venus finally opening her eyes after her faint?

3. What is Adonis planning to do when he is accosted by Venus?

4. Which is the best definition of "stillitory" in line 443, "For from the stillitory of thy face excelling"?

5. To whom is the poem dedicated?

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