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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What might hide Belinda's faults if she had any?
(a) Peaceful spirit and gentle ways.
(b) Kindness and generosity.
(c) Diplomacy and tact.
(d) Graceful ease and sweetness without pride.

2. In Canto I (3), to whom does the author offer his poem?
(a) Caryl.
(b) Braddock.
(c) Altarnun.
(d) Endellion.

3. What does Belinda dream of in Canto I?
(a) A lover.
(b) A handsome beau.
(c) A glittering youth.
(d) An amorous suitor.

4. In what way does Belinda in the poem resemble Mrs. Fermor?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Wisdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would adore the cross that Belinda wore?

2. When the Baron prays before his fire, how much of his prayer is granted?

3. If Belinda has any faults of women, how can forget them?

4. Where is the habitation of the Sylphs?

5. What does the Baron do when he admires Belinda's shining hair?

(see the answer key)

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