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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: The Favors of the Moon, Which is the Real One?, A Thoroughbred & The Mirror.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Which is the Real One?", why are the first beautiful woman's eyes wide?
(a) Because she is honest.
(b) Because she is afraid.
(c) Because she is full of want.
(d) Because she has seen little in the world.

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

3. Why does the narrator feel sympathy for the man dressed as a jester in "The Fool and Venus"?
(a) Because of his clothes and eyes.
(b) Because of his occupation.
(c) Because of his unkempt hair.
(d) Because of his poor speech.

4. In "The Eyes of the Poor", how many children does the narrator say the poor man had with him?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

5. In "Which is the Real One?", what does the first beautiful woman's casket look like?
(a) A shiny dome.
(b) A couch.
(c) A basket.
(d) A treasure chest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Windows", how does Baudelaire say he feels about the legend?

2. What does the poor child play with in "The Toy of the Poor"?

3. In "To Each His Chimera", how does the narrator describe the chimera on the backs of the men?

4. What or whom does the narrator of "The Clock" name Feline?

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

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