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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the narrator of "Mademoiselle Bistouri" ask the woman questions?
(a) To kill time.
(b) To seem interested in her.
(c) To understand her obsession.
(d) To make her feel better.

3. How does the one gentleman in "Portraits of Mistresses" say he feels about finding flaws with mistresses?
(a) Confused, because he has not had a mistress.
(b) Angry, because they are nice women.
(c) Jealous, because he wants to be able to.
(d) Entertained, because they are funny flaws.

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

5. In "The Firing Range and the Graveyard", to whom does the narrator think the tavern is in homage?
(a) Indians.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) English.
(d) French.

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

7. In "The Soup and the Clouds", what does the man call his wife?
(a) Little maniac.
(b) Little fool.
(c) Little wonder.
(d) Little magician.

8. How many boys meet to talk in "Vocations"?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

10. What makes the man in "Plans" think about a cabin?
(a) His mother.
(b) A river.
(c) A painting.
(d) A forest.

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

12. How is the thoroughbred described in "A Thoroughbred"?
(a) Womanly.
(b) Sickly.
(c) Proud.
(d) Strong.

13. In "The Gallant Marksman", what does the man attribute his shooting skills to?
(a) His mind.
(b) His wife.
(c) His steady hand.
(d) His parents.

14. In "Solitude", how does the journalist back up his statement that solitude is bad for men?
(a) With stories.
(b) With a journal.
(c) With gospels.
(d) With research.

15. In "The Eyes of the Poor", what does the narrator first say to the woman?
(a) That he hates her.
(b) That he will not yell at her.
(c) That she is late.
(d) That she is not beautiful any longer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dorothy goes to the shore in "Beautiful Dorothy", what does the narrator wonder?

2. Why does the narrator of "The Mirror" question the man looking into a mirror?

3. In "A Heroic Death", what job does Fancioulle have?

4. In "Beautiful Dorothy", why is Dorothy saving money?

5. How does the man's wife in "The Gallant Marksman" react to his shooting?

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