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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Canto I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ariel introduce herself?
(a) Watchful sprite.
(b) Guardian sylph.
(c) Wise protector.
(d) Dedicated nymphs.

2. Where do sylphs guard the purity of maidens?
(a) Balls and masquerades.
(b) Parties and games.
(c) Strolls and dinners.
(d) Gradens and drawing rooms.

3. What do the spirits of troublesome women become?
(a) Newts.
(b) Caecilians.
(c) Caudates.
(d) Salamanders.

4. In Canto I, who do virgins find it difficult withstand when they speak?
(a) Florio and Damon.
(b) Corydon and Orlando.
(c) Arthur and Tristan.
(d) Marlowe and Tennyson.

5. In Canto I, through what color curtains does the sun shine (13)?
(a) Rose.
(b) White.
(c) Navy.
(d) Burgundy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Gnomes or Daemons of Earth delight in?

2. What pets rouse in Canto I (15)?

3. What is the name of the book where Pope learned about Rosicrucians?

4. What foundation did Pope use for the poem that related to spirits?

5. In what way does Belinda in the poem resemble Mrs. Fermor?

(see the answer key)

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