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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Lines 613-810.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What technique is used in line 470, "For sharply he did think to reprehend her"?
(a) Cacophony.
(b) Epigram.
(c) Euphemism.
(d) Inversion.

2. Which technique is used in line 219, "Red cheeks and fiery eyes blaze forth her wrong"?
(a) Apostrophe.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Conceit.

3. What event causes the speaker to say that "The night of sorrow now is turn’d to day" (line 481)?
(a) Venus agrees to let Adonis leave.
(b) Helios feels jealous of Adonis.
(c) The stallion returns to Adonis.
(d) Adonis kisses Venus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most reasonable interpretation of what Venus means when she asks "Where did I leave?” and Adonis replies “No matter where" (line 715)?

2. Who is the author of the poem's epigraph?

3. What is Venus's main criticism of chastity?

4. What does Venus compare to an informer and a spy?

5. What does the speaker compare to a grinning wolf and a bullet?

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