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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Generous Gambler", what do the people in the sanctuary look like?
(a) Old.
(b) Confused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Bored.

2. What type of moon is the woman in "The Desire to Paint" compared to?
(a) New moon.
(b) Waning moon.
(c) Full moon.
(d) Waxing moon.

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

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

5. How does the narrator know the man he meets in "The Generous Gambler"?
(a) They went to school together.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) He has always wanted to meet him.
(d) They live in the same building.

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

7. In "Mademoiselle Bistouri", what does the woman have hanging on her walls?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Portraits.
(c) Awards.
(d) Tapestries.

8. In "Beautiful Dorothy", why is Dorothy saving money?
(a) To attract a husband.
(b) To buy back her sister.
(c) To go on vacation.
(d) To move to Paris.

9. What do most of the passengers on the boat in "Already!" say when they see land?
(a) It's true.
(b) Finally.
(c) What?
(d) Already.

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

11. What does the poet say about being drunk in "Get Yourself Drunk"?
(a) People need to help others get drunk.
(b) People should always be drunk.
(c) People should avoid drinking.
(d) Drinking should be reserved for the wealthy.

12. What does Baudelaire say happens when he watches the poor old woman in "Windows"?
(a) She catches him watching her.
(b) Sometimes he cries.
(c) It inspires him to write.
(d) He falls asleep.

13. In "The Thyrsus", what does the poet say covers the thyrsus?
(a) Rope.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Gold.
(d) Flowers.

14. How does the man lose his halo in "Loss of a Halo"?
(a) During a fight.
(b) He never had one.
(c) From running across the street.
(d) He sold it.

15. How does the second beautiful woman in "Which is the Real One?" feel when she sees the narrator?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Devil afraid of in "The Generous Gambler"?

2. At the end of "Plans", what does the man say about planning?

3. According to the poet in "The Thyrsus", who gets to use the thyrsus?

4. In "The Soup and the Clouds", what does the man call his wife?

5. In "Solitude", how does the journalist back up his statement that solitude is bad for men?

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