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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Lines 1009-1194.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the context of the comparison of Adonis's departure to the departure of a friend onboard ship, which of the following words functions as a pun?
(a) Merciless.
(b) Fold.
(c) Contend.
(d) Pitchy.

2. What is Adonis planning to do when he is accosted by Venus?
(a) Eat lunch.
(b) Pick flowers.
(c) Nap.
(d) Hunt.

3. What is the best definition of "eyne" in line 633, "Nor thy soft hands, sweet lips, and crystal eyne"?
(a) Voice.
(b) Breath.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Skin.

4. Besides being goddess of the moon and the hunt, what significant power was Cynthia believed to possess?
(a) The power to control the weather.
(b) The power to increase crop yields.
(c) The power to cause sudden illness and death.
(d) The power to cause memory loss and hallucinations.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adonis accuse Venus of in line 53?

2. 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)?

3. When Venus and Adonis are on the ground kissing in lines 547-558, what is Venus being compared to?

4. Which techniques are used in lines 267-268, "The bearing earth with his hard hoof he wounds/ Whose hollow womb resounds like heaven’s thunder"?

5. What does Venus call "heavenly moisture" in line 64?

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