Paris Spleen, 1869 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the man throw a chicken in "Evening Twilight"? (from Section 7: The Fairies' Gifts, The Temptations: Or, Eros, Plutus, and Fame & Evening Twilight)

He is defending himself against an attacker.

He had had too much to drink.

He thinks there is an offensive note in it.

He dislikes the way the chicken tastes.

2.

How is the woman as a painting subject described in "The Desire to Paint"? (from Section 11: Already!, Windows & The Desire to Paint)

A sleeping bear.

A black star.

A large void.

A troubled face.

3.

What does the poet compare people switching beds to "Any Where Out of the World"? (from Section 15: Any Where Out of the World, Let's Beat Up the Poor! & Good Dogs)

Torture.

Confusion.

Happiness.

Restlessness.

4.

What is the woman's mouth compared to in "The Desire to Paint"? (from Section 11: Already!, Windows & The Desire to Paint)

A star.

A flower.

A cloud.

A cake.

5.

Why does the narrator beat the beggar in "Let's Beat Up the Poor!"? (from Section 15: Any Where Out of the World, Let's Beat Up the Poor! & Good Dogs)

Because he heard about making all men equal.

Because the narrator is drunk.

Because he doesn't like the way he looks.

Because the beggar asks for money.

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