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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV, Stanzas 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maldoror say nature will wonder at his existence when he dies?
(a) Because he always respects nature.
(b) Because he will be so old.
(c) Because he will change death.
(d) Because he violates its laws.

2. In Book IV, Stanza 5, how long was the man with the stolen eyes in prison?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 10 years.

3. Why does the grave-digger first say he can't speak with Maldoror?
(a) Because he doesn't speak with other people.
(b) Because he has serious work.
(c) Because Maldoror is evil.
(d) Because he is off duty.

4. Why does Maldoror strangle the child in Book I, Stanza 11?
(a) Because the boy threatens to tell on Maldoror.
(b) Because Maldoror is bored.
(c) Because the mother asks him to.
(d) Because the boy won't accept sin.

5. What does the man with webbed feet say he wanted to do when he escaped the basement?
(a) Run away.
(b) Throw himself out to sea.
(c) Build a hut on a mountain.
(d) Start a farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book II, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror want God to reveal?

2. Where does the hermaphrodite live?

3. In Book III, Stanza 5, what greets Maldoror at the door of the brothel?

4. What does Maldoror say flying octopi are like?

5. What does Maldoror beg the toad for in Book I, Stanza 13?

(see the answer key)

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