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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book V, Stanzas 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Book III, Stanza 4, why is God grateful to receive a coin?
(a) Because he is lost.
(b) Because he is broke.
(c) Because he works hard.
(d) Because he knows man is good.

3. In Book IV, Stanza 6, what animal does Maldoror say he turned into in his dream?
(a) A toad.
(b) A hog.
(c) A snake.
(d) A lion.

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

5. In Book IV, Stanza 3, how is the man hanging from the gallows?
(a) By his feet.
(b) By his hands.
(c) By his hair.
(d) By his neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maldoror describe his physical appearance in Book V, Stanza 5?

2. What does the family in Book I, Stanza 11 hear after Maldoror watches them eat?

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

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

5. When the narrator thinks about martyrs in Book V, Stanza 3, what does he want to do?

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