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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book I, Stanza 6, what does Maldoror say has the sweetest taste?
(a) The freshest fruit.
(b) The tears of innocents.
(c) The love of a woman.
(d) The blood of enemies.

2. What does Maldoror say flying octopi are like?
(a) Men.
(b) Conscience.
(c) God.
(d) Women.

3. In Book II, Stanza 12, what does Maldoror say he realized about praying as a child?
(a) It was just a way to stay calm.
(b) It could be of no use.
(c) He was only following orders.
(d) He couldn't remember them.

4. In Book III, Stanza 1, who does the fisherman think Maldoror and Mario are?
(a) Angels.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Devils.

5. In Book II, Stanza 2, how does the narrator describe God's treatment?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Kind.
(c) Shameless.
(d) Cruel.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the grave-digger say his occupation is tied?

2. Why does the grave-digger first say he can't speak with Maldoror?

3. What does Maldoror love most about math?

4. In Book II, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say Maldoror is for the reader?

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

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