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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book V, Stanzas 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the grave-digger say his occupation is tied?
(a) Analysis of pain.
(b) Questions of mortality.
(c) Nothing, it's meaningless work.
(d) Sadness and fear.

2. What does the toad say Maldoror should do if he is so smart?
(a) Travel to Europe.
(b) Write a book.
(c) Teach.
(d) Leave earth.

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

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

5. In Book I, Stanza 11, when does Maldoror return to speak to the child?
(a) During breakfast.
(b) When the family is praying.
(c) After the family goes to sleep.
(d) When the child goes outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book V, Stanza 4, what is the spirit trying to do to the narrator's soul?

2. In Book IV, Stanza 7, why does the man have webbed hands and feet?

3. Where does the hermaphrodite live?

4. What provides the man with webbed feet with everything he needs?

5. What does Maldoror say happens to people who keep insects as pets?

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