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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what country is the stand that is used to raise the silver lamp in Canto III?
(a) Australia.
(b) China.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) Japan.

2. How is Belinda's mind described?
(a) Mature.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Quick.
(d) Sprightly.

3. After the Baron cuts her hair, what does she feel in her heart?
(a) Quiet avocations.
(b) Quiet sensibilities.
(c) Troubled fancies.
(d) Secret passions.

4. In Canto V, how does Pope refer to Thalestris?
(a) Lavinia.
(b) Creusa.
(c) Camilla.
(d) Anna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Canto I (3), to whom does the author offer his poem?

2. What does the Baron use to light his fire when he burns old tokens from love affairs?

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

4. What word does Clarissa use to describe all the posturing men and women do?

5. Where would Thalestris like to see grass grow more than to see Belinda lose her honor?

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