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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. In "The Bad Glazier", why does the narrator suppose demons take over people?
(a) Because God is not in all men.
(b) Because they cannot explain their actions.
(c) Because everyone he knows acts possessed.
(d) Because he believes people are good.

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

3. In "The Old Mountebank", how do the merchants try to get the customers' attention?
(a) With free samples.
(b) With colorful signs.
(c) They throw things at them.
(d) They yell.

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

5. Why does the artist in "The Artist's Confiteor" decide he cannot describe nature?
(a) Because it is too great.
(b) Because he has a limited vocabulary.
(c) Because he is blind.
(d) Because he hates it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Widows", what do the poor do with their grief?

2. How is Fancioulle's moment of death described by the poet in "A Heroic Death"?

3. In "A Heroic Death", why does the Prince want to save Fancioulle's life?

4. In "Crowds", what is the poet's gift?

5. Why do the fairies in "The Fairies' Gifts" have to work quickly?

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