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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. Why do the fairies in "The Fairies' Gifts" have to work quickly?
(a) The children they work with age quickly.
(b) They have a time limit.
(c) They will lose their powers if they slow down.
(d) They naturally move fast.

2. Why does the narrator follow the woman around all day in "The Widows"?
(a) She owes him money.
(b) He is fascinated with her.
(c) She asks him to.
(d) He thinks he knows her.

3. In "A Joker", why does the man stop when he sees the donkey?
(a) Because he is afraid of the donkey.
(b) To wish the donkey well.
(c) Because the donkey looks hurt.
(d) To try to ride on the donkey.

4. Why is Fancioulle's lord in "A Heroic Death" sentenced to death?
(a) For robbing the king.
(b) For hurting a woman.
(c) For staging a rebellion.
(d) For printing books.

5. In "The Old Woman's Despair", why does the woman visit the baby?
(a) To make sure the mother is ok.
(b) To feel less lonely.
(c) To bless him.
(d) To bring him joy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the poet say the first man died of "Evening Twilight"?

4. In "The Old Mountebank", how do the merchants try to get the customers' attention?

5. How does the narrator know the man he meets in "The Generous Gambler"?

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