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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: The Rope, Vocations, The Thyrsus & Get Yourself Drunk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Foreigner", what does Baudelaire say about his father?
(a) He does not know his father.
(b) He loves his.
(c) He does not have one.
(d) Baudelaire does not mention his father.

2. What does the narrator of "The Eyes of the Poor" remember the woman doing when she saw the poor man?
(a) She had a waiter make them leave.
(b) She threw a coin at them.
(c) She turned her back to them.
(d) She gave the small child a toy.

3. Where does the man walk in "Plans"?
(a) In a park.
(b) In a city.
(c) Through a small village.
(d) Over a bridge.

4. In "A Heroic Death", what job does Fancioulle have?
(a) Jester.
(b) Driver.
(c) Butler.
(d) Cook.

5. What does Baudelaire say about friends in "The Foreigner"?
(a) He does not know the meaning.
(b) He only has a few.
(c) They are more important than family.
(d) They waste time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator suggest people should buy toys in "The Toy of the Poor"?

2. Why does the narrator not go to speak to the mountebank about his wares in "The Old Mountebank"?

3. In "Vocations", what makes the boy who says he is not very happy excited?

4. In "The Foreigner", what emotions does Baudelaire tie to gold?

5. In "The Double Room", what does the narrator describe about the room?

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