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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the book where Pope learned about Rosicrucians?
(a) Artamene, ou le Grand Cyrus.
(b) Semaine amoureuse.
(c) Clelie, histoire romaine.
(d) Le Comte de Gabalis.

2. To whom is The Rape of the Lock dedicated?
(a) Mrs. Arabella Fermor.
(b) Mrs. Berenice Boyton.
(c) Mrs. Hyacinth Lamorran.
(d) Mrs. Charlotte Gunwalloe.

3. Where is the habitation of the Sylphs?
(a) Water.
(b) Wind.
(c) Earth.
(d) Air.

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

5. In Canto I, from what motive did a dire offence occur (1)?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Ardent.
(c) Erotic.
(d) Amorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do not die with a woman?

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

3. How may mortals enjoy the compahy of Sylphs?

4. What does the author sing about in Canto I (1)?

5. To whom are secret truths revealed that are hidden from the educated?

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