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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Belinda and the others ride in the boat on the river, what weighs down the sylph's heart?
(a) Misery.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Grief.
(d) Despair.

2. How many times does the bell ring in Canto I (17)?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. In Canto II, what does Belinda wear on her breast?
(a) Silver cross.
(b) White cross.
(c) Ruby cross.
(d) Gold cross.

4. How many French romances did the Baron burn?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

5. What does Ariel say that his task and the task of his denizens is?
(a) To look after the beautiful.
(b) To keep girls chaste.
(c) To protect young women.
(d) To guard virtue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the spirits of troublesome women become?

2. In Canto I, how many spirits fly round (41)?

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

4. In Canto I, through what color curtains does the sun shine (13)?

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

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