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How does Satan feel when he lands on a mountain near Eden and first looks upon Paradise?
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He is inspired to lead a second rebellion against God
He is delighted at the thought of destroying something so beautiful
He is wracked with doubt at the sight of such innocence
He is confused as to how God could have created Paradise so quickly
Why does Satan condemn himself to eternal Hell?
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Because he believes that God has abandoned him completely
Because he believes he can rule over all other angels in Hell
Because he has lost all desire to return to Heaven
Because he is unwilling to repent and ask for forgiveness
What prompts Uriel to realize that Satan has deceived him?
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He remembers that he has seen Satan's disguise before
He overhears Satan's talking about his inner turmoil
He uses his divine powers to see through Satan's disguise
He sees Satan's dark shifts in mood reflected on his face
What is one of the first things that Satan does after entering Paradise?
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He perches on top of its tallest tree
He camouflages himself within its dense brush
He hides in the shadows of a dark cave
He wades into the waters of its deepest lake
How does Milton portray Adam and Eve's nakedness when they first appear in Book 4?
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As the proper state of human beings
As something unnatural and strange
As a sign of lustfulness
As foreshadowing their future sin
How does Satan initially respond to the sight of the creatures of Eden?
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He is speechless at their beauty and innocence
He resents their ignorance of good and evil
He is amused by their carelessness
He distrusts their tame demeanors
What inner conflict does Satan experience while observing Adam and Eve in Paradise?
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He is unsure if their beauty is real or an illusion created by God to tempt him
He doesn't know if he should corrupt Adam, Eve, or both
He longs both to join them in Paradise and to bring them back to his kingdom in Hell
He is torn between his admiration for their innocence and his resolve to continue his hateful plan
What does Adam remind Eve they must not do?
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Eat from the Tree of Knowledge
Interact with the garden's wild animals
Leave the garden without permission
Communicate with any divine messengers
What is significant about the fact that, in her creation story, Eve wakes up in the shade rather than in the sunlight?
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It illustrates her shame about her body
It suggests her distance from God
It reflects her fear of Adam's power
It hints at her fascination with nature
How does Eve respond to Adam's explanation of her creation?
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She is unsure of Adam's trustworthiness and asks him to provide further proof
She challenges Adam's authority over both her and the garden
She admits her inferiority and accepts her place by Adam's side
She grows frightened of Adam and returns to the lake to look at her reflection once more
What does Satan decide to do upon observing Adam and Eve's happiness in Eden?
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To leave them alone and not interfere with their bliss
To corrupt them by persuading them to eat from the Tree of Knowledge
To reveal his true identity to them and persuade them to join him in Hell
To challenge God and demand the same happiness for himself
After flying up to the stony gates of Eden, what does Uriel say to Gabriel?
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He warns Gabriel about the suspicious activities of the angels playing heroic games
He tells Gabriel about a potential security breach in Eden
He questions Gabriel's ability to protect Eden from intruders
He confides in Gabriel about his doubts regarding humanity's innocence
How does Milton characterize Adam and Eve's worship before they go to bed?
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As complex and ritualistic
As unstructured and spontaneous
As sincere but misguided
As shallow compared to modern forms of worship
How does Milton portray sex between Adam and Eve before the Fall?
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As an act of love that complies with God’s command to populate the earth
As a sinful act that defies God’s will
As an lustful act that leads to the corruption of Paradise
As an unnecessary act that does not contribute to human happiness
What form does Satan take while whispering evil thoughts into Eve's ear while she sleeps?
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A snake
A crow
A toad
A wolf
How do Ithuriel and Zephon initially react to Satan when they find him in Eden, and how does Satan respond?
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They mock his lowly disguise and this stokes Satan's anger
They are impressed by his cleverness and this soothes Satan's ego
They do not recognize him and this hurts Satan's pride
They are frightened of him and this boosts Satan's resolve
Which of the following does Satan do when Gabriel recognizes and confronts him?
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He feigns innocence and claims that he left Hell only to lessen his own pain
He immediately challenges Gabriel to a fight
He admits to his plan and pleads with Gabriel for forgiveness
He attempts to persuade Gabriel to join him in his rebellion
What does God do in order to prevent the conflict between Gabriel and Satan from escalating?
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He banishes Satan back to Hell
He calls down from Heaven
He places a sign in the sky
He sets fire to the Tree of Knowledge
What do the Golden Scales symbolize in the context of the conflict between Gabriel and Satan?
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The equal balance of power between angels and demons
The material wealth of Paradise
The importance of crushing the devils' rebellion
God's supreme power and judgment over all events
