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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VI, 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maldoror consider living in a cave in Book IV, Stanza 2?
(a) In order to get in touch with nature.
(b) In order to be near humanity, but not in it.
(c) In order to write a book.
(d) In order to stop sinning.

2. What does Mario say when Maldoror asks about his sadness in Book III, Stanza 1?
(a) He says he is uncertain.
(b) He says he is fine.
(c) He says he is tormented.
(d) He says he is weary.

3. When the two boys crawl out of the spider's pocket in Book V, Stanza 7, what are they holding?
(a) Flaming swords.
(b) Bows and arrows.
(c) Guns.
(d) Short knives.

4. In Book V, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say lies in these poems?
(a) Pain.
(b) Truth.
(c) Hate.
(d) Love.

5. Why does the narrator decide to stop writing Book II?
(a) He is afraid of Maldoror.
(b) He wants a break.
(c) The story is over.
(d) He is traveling abroad.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maldoror describe the men who are on the horse-drawn bus?

2. In Book III, Stanza 1, what spirit does Mario have?

3. In Book I, Stanza 5, what does Maldoror say differs among men?

4. In Book III, Stanza 1, who does the fisherman think Maldoror and Mario are?

5. In Book IV, Stanza 2, how does Maldoror usually avoid trouble?

(see the answer key)

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