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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who begins sending the artist letters after the child's death in "The Rope"?
(a) Art dealers.
(b) The artist's parents.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) The child's parents.

2. In "The Port", who is described as leaving the port?
(a) The young.
(b) The weary.
(c) The adventurous.
(d) The troubled.

3. In "Mademoiselle Bistouri", what does the woman ask the man?
(a) If they have met before.
(b) If he knows the time.
(c) If he is a doctor.
(d) If he can give her directions.

4. In "The Rope", when are illusion and reality described as being the same?
(a) When they are found in nature.
(b) When they are a mother's love.
(c) Never.
(d) When they belong to a child.

5. In "Windows", what type of window does the poet say is most interesting to look in?
(a) An open window.
(b) A partially covered window.
(c) A closed window during the daytime.
(d) One lit by a candle.

6. What is the Devil afraid of in "The Generous Gambler"?
(a) Learning to love.
(b) Losing his power.
(c) Being found out.
(d) Stepping out in the daylight.

7. In "Loss of a Halo", what is described as being positive about not having a halo?
(a) Never having to live up to expectations.
(b) Carrying less weight.
(c) Not worrying about losing it.
(d) Being able to partake in debauchery.

8. In "Portraits of Mistresses", how many men sit around talking?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

9. When Dorothy goes to the shore in "Beautiful Dorothy", what does the narrator wonder?
(a) If she is meeting someone.
(b) If she is lonely.
(c) If she is going swimming.
(d) If she is wasting time.

10. What does the Moon leave with the child in "The Favors of the Moon"?
(a) A blessing.
(b) Special powers.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Happiness.

11. What is the woman's mouth compared to in "The Desire to Paint"?
(a) A cake.
(b) A flower.
(c) A star.
(d) A cloud.

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

13. How does Baudelaire make the legend in "Windows"?
(a) From watching the old woman.
(b) From taking frequent naps.
(c) From writing about the old woman.
(d) From peering into his neighbors' windows.

14. Where are the men in "Portraits of Mistresses"?
(a) An inn.
(b) A pub.
(c) Someone's parlor.
(d) A gambling house.

15. What does the man's wife do in "The Soup and the Clouds"?
(a) She goes for a walk.
(b) She watches the clouds with him.
(c) She eats leftover soup.
(d) She makes dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the man in "Plans" think about a cabin?

2. Why does the artist in "The Rope" want to paint the child so frequently?

3. In "The Gallant Marksman", what does the man attribute his shooting skills to?

4. In "The Eyes of the Poor", what does the narrator first say to the woman?

5. How does Baudelaire describe the thyrsus in "The Thyrsus"?

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