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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. Which is the most reasonable interpretation of Venus's motives as she describes hunting a rabbit?
(a) She intends to shame Adonis into choosing to hunt rabbit instead of boar.
(b) She intends to make it sound as exciting as hunting a boar.
(c) She intends to show Adonis how sympathetic she is toward prey animals.
(d) She intends to illustrate how knowledgeable she is about hunting.

2. What technique is used in line 432, "Ear’s deep sweet music, and heart’s deep sore wounding"?
(a) Juxtaposition.
(b) Antithesis.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Antimetabole.

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

4. What metaphorical comparison is introduced when the horse crushes the bit?
(a) The bit is compared to an unjust law.
(b) The horse is compared to an escaped slave.
(c) The horse is compared to an unruly child.
(d) The bit is compared to logic and reason.

5. Which is the best definition of "stillitory" in line 443, "For from the stillitory of thy face excelling"?
(a) A vessel used in distillation.
(b) A place where statues are displayed.
(c) A lecture instilling religious belief.
(d) Perfumed breath.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Adonis react to Venus's comparison of herself to a park?

2. In line 868, "She hearkens for his hounds and for his horn," which technique best conveys Venus's straining to hear a quiet, far-off sound?

3. Whom does Venus address as a "clear god" (line 860)?

4. What does the speaker compare to caves?

5. What color is most prominent in the description of Venus kneeling before Adonis and putting her hand on his cheek?

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