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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Lines 409-612.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which is the best definition of "bootless" in the context of line 422?
(a) Unmannerly, rude.
(b) Informal, casual.
(c) Irresponsible, careless.
(d) Useless, pointless.
2. What does Venus call "heavenly moisture" in line 64?
(a) Adonis's breath.
(b) Her own kisses.
(c) Adonis's tears.
(d) The dew on the flowers.
3. When Venus asks Adonis "Is thine own heart to thine own face affected?" whose story is she alluding to (157)?
(a) The Minotaur.
(b) Icarus.
(c) Pygmalion.
(d) Narcissus.
4. What color is most prominent in the description of Venus kneeling before Adonis and putting her hand on his cheek?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.
5. What does Adonis do just before he turns his head away from Venus's kiss?
(a) Moans.
(b) Winks.
(c) Shudders.
(d) Smiles.
Short Answer Questions
1. What technique is used in line 431, "Melodious discord, heavenly tune, harsh-sounding"?
2. How does Adonis feel after Venus falls unconscious?
3. What technique is used in line 111, "Strong-temper’d steel his stronger strength obey’d"?
4. Who is the author of the poem's epigraph?
5. What event causes the speaker to say that "The night of sorrow now is turn’d to day" (line 481)?
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