Paris Spleen, 1869 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Of whom does the she-devil in "The Temptations: Or, Eros, Plutus, and Fame" remind the narrator? (from Section 7: The Fairies' Gifts, The Temptations: Or, Eros, Plutus, and Fame & Evening Twilight)

His mother.

A woman in the pubs.

Something gone bad.

A snake.

2.

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.

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)

Restlessness.

Happiness.

Torture.

Confusion.

4.

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

A black star.

A sleeping bear.

A large void.

A troubled face.

5.

What does Baudelaire say happens when he watches the poor old woman in "Windows"? (from Section 11: Already!, Windows & The Desire to Paint)

He falls asleep.

It inspires him to write.

Sometimes he cries.

She catches him watching her.

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