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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. To what does Venus compare her own lips when she says that Adonis's lips are "sweet seals in my soft lips imprinted" (line 511)?
(a) Sand.
(b) The ocean.
(c) A stamp.
(d) Wax.

2. Which is the best definition of "stillitory" in line 443, "For from the stillitory of thy face excelling"?
(a) A lecture instilling religious belief.
(b) Perfumed breath.
(c) A place where statues are displayed.
(d) A vessel used in distillation.

3. What does the speaker compare to a grinning wolf and a bullet?
(a) Venus's lustful thoughts.
(b) Cupid drawing his bow.
(c) The words Adonis intends to say.
(d) Adonis's stallion's seduction of the mare.

4. Toward the end of the passage, what does Venus say Adonis must do in order for her to release his hand?
(a) Promise not to leave.
(b) Kiss her willingly.
(c) Give back her heart.
(d) Admit that he desires her.

5. What is Adonis planning to do when he is accosted by Venus?
(a) Nap.
(b) Eat lunch.
(c) Pick flowers.
(d) Hunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adonis do just before he turns his head away from Venus's kiss?

2. What technique is used in line 470, "For sharply he did think to reprehend her"?

3. When Venus asks Adonis "Is thine own heart to thine own face affected?" whose story is she alluding to (157)?

4. According to the speaker, what is the one thing that the horse lacks?

5. What colors are most prominent in the first 36 stanzas of the poem?

(see the answer key)

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