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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: A Heroic Death, Counterfeit Money & The Generous Gambler.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator call himself in "The Wild Woman and the Little Mistress"?
(a) The trainer.
(b) King Log.
(c) Master.
(d) His Highness.

2. In "The Double Room", what wakes the narrator from his dream?
(a) A knock.
(b) A woman yelling.
(c) The rising sun.
(d) A clap of thunder.

3. In "A Heroic Death", why does the Prince want to save Fancioulle's life?
(a) Because of his performance at court.
(b) Because he is so young.
(c) Because he knows he is innocent.
(d) Because his lord tricked him.

4. In "The Old Woman's Despair", to what does the old woman compare herself?
(a) A scarecrow.
(b) A setting sun.
(c) An empty house.
(d) A wilted flower.

5. 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 does not trust the demon.
(c) Because he is happy with what he has.
(d) Because he does not enjoy making other miserable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator follow the woman around all day in "The Widows"?

2. In "The Widows", who does the narrator say visits public parks?

3. How does the narrator feel at the end of "Cake"?

4. In "The Wild Woman and the Little Mistress", what bothers the narrator about the woman?

5. In "The Wild Woman and the Little Mistress", what does the narrator describe as being in an iron cage?

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