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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Book III, what does Maldoror throw away?
(a) A watch.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A sword.
(d) A knife.

2. Why does the toad say he hates Maldoror?
(a) Because he is human.
(b) Because he is evil.
(c) Because of his voice.
(d) Because of his pride.

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 couldn't remember them.
(d) He was only following orders.

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

5. With what does the narrator begin this poem?
(a) A rhyme.
(b) A lesson.
(c) A warning.
(d) A question.

6. How did Maldoror act in his youth?
(a) Good.
(b) Confused.
(c) Calm.
(d) Bad.

7. Where does the hermaphrodite live?
(a) In a tall apartment building.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In a cottage.
(d) In a flowery grove.

8. In Book II, Stanza 5, what does Maldoror remember the little girl asking him?
(a) About his life.
(b) For help.
(c) For the time.
(d) If she could come with him.

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

10. Why does Maldoror send away the beautiful girl in Book II, Stanza 13?
(a) He is bored by her.
(b) She isn't interesting.
(c) She says she loves God.
(d) He fears she is good.

11. In Book II, Stanza 11, what does Maldoror do when the angel appears?
(a) He throws a lamp at the angel.
(b) He throws a rock at the angel.
(c) He smacks the angel.
(d) He licks the angel's face.

12. In Book III, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror turn into to fight the dragon?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A lion.
(c) A snake.
(d) A dog.

13. In Book III, Stanza 3, what animal head does the dragon Tremdall sees have?
(a) The head of a tiger.
(b) The head of a bear.
(c) The head of a horse.
(d) The head of a lion.

14. In Book III, Stanza 1, what spirit does Mario have?
(a) The spirit of the earth.
(b) The spirit of the sky.
(c) The spirit of water.
(d) The spirit of fire.

15. When God passes out on earth, how do the animals react?
(a) The ignore him.
(b) They curse him.
(c) They kick him.
(d) They bow down to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the grave-digger promise to do if Maldoror stays at his house?

2. Why does Maldoror say nature will wonder at his existence when he dies?

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

4. What happens to the boy in Book II, Stanza 6, after Maldoror talks with him about heaven?

5. In Book II, Stanza 13, how does Maldoror know the man he meets is good?

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