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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. What does Maldoror say showed him the grave of a child who died from tuberculosis?
(a) A small bear.
(b) A fairy.
(c) A huge butterfly.
(d) A giant glow worm.

2. 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.

3. When Maldoror sees the ship capsize, what does he vow to do to the people who survive?
(a) Turn them evil.
(b) Laugh at them.
(c) Follow them.
(d) Kill them.

4. Why does Maldoror say he believes God has a right to eat men?
(a) Because He is all powerful.
(b) Because men taste good.
(c) Because He is their creator.
(d) Because men are evil.

5. What does Maldoror say mathematics has done for him?
(a) It hasn't done anything.
(b) Is has made him more tolerant.
(c) It has made him more wise.
(d) It has made him angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maldoror suggest that the reader grow his/her fingernails out?

2. Why does Maldoror send away the beautiful girl in Book II, Stanza 13?

3. How was Maldoror born?

4. After Maldoror watches the family eating dinner, what does the family feel?

5. In Book II, Stanza 2, how does the narrator describe God's treatment?

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