Paris Spleen, 1869 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In "Counterfeit Money", what does the man call his friend's stupidity? (from Section 9: A Heroic Death, Counterfeit Money & The Generous Gambler)

Evil.

Trickery.

Foolishness.

Pride.

2.

Why does the narrator say the poor children will be wary in "The Toy of the Poor"? (from Section 6: The Clock, A Hemisphere in Her Hair, Invitation to the Voyage & The Toy of the Poor)

Because they have never known kind adults.

Because they will think they are traps.

Because they won't believe such luck.

Because they fear money.

3.

Why is Fancioulle's lord in "A Heroic Death" sentenced to death? (from Section 9: A Heroic Death, Counterfeit Money & The Generous Gambler)

For printing books.

For robbing the king.

For staging a rebellion.

For hurting a woman.

4.

In "The Gallant Marksman", what does the man attribute his shooting skills to? (from Section 13: The Port, Portraits of Mistresses & The Gallant Marksman)

His wife.

His parents.

His steady hand.

His mind.

5.

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 dislikes the way the chicken tastes.

He thinks there is an offensive note in it.

He had had too much to drink.

He is defending himself against an attacker.

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