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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sylphs are cut in two when the Baron cuts the lock from Belinda's head?

2. What suit does the Baron play after successes in Ombre (75)?

3. Who comes to Hampton to enjoy the pleasures of Court?

4. Where does the Baron say Belinda's lock will always be?

5. How do the sylphs help Belinda during the card game in Canto III?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Umbriel request from the queen?

2. What does Belinda think about a card game with two knights?

3. What is Belinda feeling after her ringlet is cut off?

4. How does Belinda do during the game at first, and how does the tide turn?

5. What happens after the sylphs withdraw from Belinda?

6. What bodies can be seen on every side in the cave that have been changed to different forms by anger?

7. How do the sylphs help Belinda during her card game?

8. What refreshments are served after the card game?

9. How does Belinda beat the Baron?

10. How does the goddess respond to Umbriel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Umbriel, a gnome, goes on a quest. What is Umbriel’s quest? Does his quest help Belinda or make her feel worse?

Essay Topic 2

There are many different types of poem. What type of poem is The Rape of the Lock? Why is it a mock-epic and not an epic?

Essay Topic 3

Belinda is described as being very beautiful. How does Pope use references to Belinda’s beauty to reveal her character?

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