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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto I, what guardian prolongs Belinda's rest?
(a) Salamander.
(b) Nymph.
(c) Sylph.
(d) Gnome.

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

3. Who will watch over Belinda's dog?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Brillante.
(c) Zephyretta.
(d) Crispissa.

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

5. What creatures are mentioned as an example of how Belinda's locks can snare a man?
(a) Parrots and trout.
(b) Birds and fish.
(c) Cats and dogs.
(d) Lions and tigers.

6. What do not die with a woman?
(a) Her vanities.
(b) Her memories.
(c) Her dreams.
(d) Her loves.

7. How many times does the Baron blow on his fire to get it started?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

8. What are some nymphs too conscious of?
(a) Their appearance.
(b) Their morals.
(c) Their rules.
(d) Their comportment.

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

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

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

12. What pets rouse in Canto I (15)?
(a) Cats.
(b) Song birds.
(c) Kittens.
(d) Lap dogs.

13. Who receives credit for the work the sylphs do to make Belinda beautiful in Canto I?
(a) Becky.
(b) Letty.
(c) Betty.
(d) Matilda.

14. What does the author sing about in Canto I (1)?
(a) Slights and disagreements.
(b) Trivialities and petty quarrels.
(c) Rivalries.
(d) The contests that rise from trivial things.

15. How many locks of hair does Belinda allow to fall down the back of her neck?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape are the locks of hair that Belinda lets fall down the back of her neck?

2. On what river can the sun be seen in Canto II?

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

4. How are the sylphs described as they wait for what might befall Belinda?

5. When have the nurse and the priest told Belinda about when elves dance?

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