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What is Belinda's emotional state following the loss of her lock?
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She is mildly upset and quickly recovers
She is indifferent and feels neither joy nor sorrow
She is devastated and experiences extreme despair
She is delighted and views the loss of her lock as a symbol of growth
What traditional epic element does Umbriel's descent into the Cave of Spleen mimic?
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It mimics the heavenly ascent found in epics
It mimics the descent into the underworld found in epics
It mimics the glorious battles found in epics
It mimics the hero's journey home found in epics
Who are the two handmaids Umbriel encounters in the Cave of Spleen?
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Justice and Mercy
Wisdom and Truth
Beauty and Grace
Ill-Nature and Affectation
What was the spleen believed to induce during Pope's time?
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The spleen was believed to induce hysteria and neurosis
The spleen was believed to induce intelligence and wisdom
The spleen was believed to induce happiness and joy
The spleen was believed to induce courage and bravery
What does Umbriel's list of ways he has influenced women's lives highlight about him?
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It highlights that mortals in the poem have absolutely no control over their own fates
It highlights that Umbriel enjoys practical jokes and doesn't necessarily have a moral compass
It highlights that Umbriel is a prankster but also still cares on some level about mortals' happiness
None of the above
How does the reference to Homer's Odyssey impact the poem?
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It intensifies the seriousness and gravity of the poem's tone
It infuses the poem with a sense of mystery and suspense
It contributes to the mock epic style in a tongue-in-cheek way
It detracts from the humor and triviality of the poem's narrative
What is Thalestris's concern about the loss of Belinda's lock?
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She worries that the loss of the lock will ruin Belinda's physical appearance
She fears the Baron will tarnish Belinda's reputation by displaying the lock publicly
She fears that the loss of the lock will make Belinda less intelligent and wise
She fears the Baron will tarnish Belinda's reputation by displaying the lock publicly
What does Lord Plume's name, snuff box, and cane suggest about his character?
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They suggest that he is a vain and ostentatious person
They suggest that he is an intelligent and wise person
They suggest that he is a brave and courageous person
They suggest that he is a wealthy and greedy person
At the end of Canto IV, how does the mention of omens in Belinda's speech contribute to the style of the poem?
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It enhances the mystery and suspense in the poem
It contributes to the serious and dramatic tone of the poem
It adds to the mock epic style by parodying serious warnings from gods
It detracts from the humor and triviality of the poem by introducing a serious and ominous element
