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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Stanzas 10-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book I, Stanza 2, what form does hatred take?
(a) A taste.
(b) A vision.
(c) A breeze.
(d) An odor.

2. In Book II, Stanza 11, what does Maldoror do when the angel appears?
(a) He throws a rock at the angel.
(b) He licks the angel's face.
(c) He smacks the angel.
(d) He throws a lamp at the angel.

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

4. In Book II, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror want God to reveal?
(a) Himself.
(b) A new savior.
(c) The mysteries of existence.
(d) Human kindness.

5. Why does Maldoror say he continued to pray as a child in Book II, Stanza 12?
(a) His parents made him.
(b) He wanted goodness.
(c) He wanted it to be true.
(d) He had nothing else to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the grave-digger say happens every night at the cemetery?

2. Why does the toad say he hates Maldoror?

3. What does Maldoror say he has no hope for after his death?

4. In Book II, Stanza 5, why does Maldoror consider throwing the girl against a wall?

5. In Book II, Stanza 11, why does Maldoror throw a rock at a lamp?

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