Paris Spleen, 1869 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why do the fairies in "The Fairies' Gifts" have to work quickly? (from Section 7: The Fairies' Gifts, The Temptations: Or, Eros, Plutus, and Fame & Evening Twilight)

They have a time limit.

They will lose their powers if they slow down.

They naturally move fast.

The children they work with age quickly.

2.

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

For staging a rebellion.

For robbing the king.

For hurting a woman.

For printing books.

3.

How does the man's wife in "The Gallant Marksman" react to his shooting? (from Section 13: The Port, Portraits of Mistresses & The Gallant Marksman)

She criticizes his technique.

She claps.

She will not watch.

She laughs.

4.

In "Which is the Real One?", why are the first beautiful woman's eyes wide? (from Section 12: The Favors of the Moon, Which is the Real One?, A Thoroughbred & The Mirror)

Because she is honest.

Because she is afraid.

Because she has seen little in the world.

Because she is full of want.

5.

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.

Happiness.

Restlessness.

Confusion.

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