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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15: Any Where Out of the World, Let's Beat Up the Poor! & Good Dogs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the Moon's actions in "The Favors of the Moon", what happens to the child's skin?
(a) It is covered with freckles.
(b) It becomes pale.
(c) It starts to sparkle.
(d) It has a yellow tint.

2. What happens when the man shoots in "The Gallant Marksman"?
(a) He hits the target every time.
(b) He is too afraid to shoot.
(c) All his shots go wild.
(d) He hits the target half of the time.

3. Why does the narrator of "The Temptations: Or, Eros, Plutus, and Fame" turn down the ability to have everything of wealth?
(a) Because he wants a better offer.
(b) Because he is happy with what he has.
(c) Because he does not trust the demon.
(d) Because he does not enjoy making other miserable.

4. Why does the narrator offer food to the strange man in "Cake"?
(a) Because he looks like he needs it.
(b) The strange man just takes the food.
(c) Because he says he has a child who is hungry.
(d) Because he pays for it.

5. What does the poet say about being drunk in "Get Yourself Drunk"?
(a) Drinking should be reserved for the wealthy.
(b) People should avoid drinking.
(c) People should always be drunk.
(d) People need to help others get drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man's wife do in "The Soup and the Clouds"?

2. In "Mademoiselle Bistouri", what does the woman have hanging on her walls?

3. In "Windows", what type of window does the poet say is most interesting to look in?

4. Where does the man walk in "Plans"?

5. In "The Clock", how do the Chinese tell time using cats?

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