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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Lines 811-1008.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Venus and Adonis are on the ground kissing in lines 547-558, what is Venus being compared to?
(a) A destructive storm at sea.
(b) A greedy child at the table.
(c) A predatory wild animal.
(d) A soldier on the field of battle.

2. What does Adonis tell Venus is the only thing he could love?
(a) His religious faith.
(b) His horse.
(c) A boar.
(d) His own purity.

3. How does Adonis view romantic love?
(a) He thinks it is frightening and dangerous.
(b) He thinks it should be reserved for marriage.
(c) He thinks it elevates a person spiritually.
(d) He thinks it is chaotic and burdensome,

4. What is the "copse" mentioned in line 259?
(a) A small barn.
(b) A stand of trees.
(c) A valley.
(d) A fenced area.

5. Who or what is being described when the word "fetlocks" is used in line 295?
(a) Venus.
(b) The mare.
(c) Adonis.
(d) The stallion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the speaker characterize Venus's lapse into unconsciousness?

2. What is Venus compared to when she hears the sound of the hunting dogs baying?

3. What color is most prominent in the description of Venus kneeling before Adonis and putting her hand on his cheek?

4. What does Adonis mean when he tells Venus that she can stop her tears and flattery, because in his heart, "they make no batt’ry" (line 426).

5. Which is the best definition of "bootless" in the context of line 422?

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