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Comte de Lautramont

Lautréamont's Maldoror: Translated by Alexis Lykiard | Quiz

Comte de Lautréamont
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1)

Why does Maldoror send away the beautiful girl in Book II, Stanza 13? (from Book II, Stanzas 10-16)

She says she loves God.
He is bored by her.
She isn't interesting.
He fears she is good.
2)

In Book VI, Stanza 7, why does the madman say his father trampled the canary cage? (from Book VI, 6-10)

He wanted to make his wife angry.
He thought the bird was mocking him.
He thought the bird smelled.
He didn't see it in his way.
3)

In Book III, Stanza 1, who does the fisherman think Maldoror and Mario are? (from Book III)

Brothers.
Cousins.
Angels.
Devils.
4)

What does Maldoror say flying octopi are like? (from Book II, Stanzas 10-16)

Women.
God.
Men.
Conscience.
5)

In Book III, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror turn into to fight the dragon? (from Book III)

A dog.
A lion.
An eagle.
A snake.
6)

What do the two women do to the man hanging from the gallows? (from Book IV, Stanzas 1-4)

Beat and whip him.
Tar and whip him.
Tar and feather him.
Yell and insult him.
7)

What does the madman in Book VI, Stanza 7 call his sisters? (from Book VI, 6-10)

Roses.
Sunflowers.
Tulips.
Daisies.
8)

What is the first thing Maldoror does when he meets Mervyn? (from Book VI, 6-10)

Knocks him to the ground.
Gives him a hug.
Throws him in a sack.
Drops down to his knees.
9)

What does the narrator tell the reader to always do while laughing? (from Book IV, Stanzas 1-4)

Smile.
Jump.
Laugh at people.
Cry.
10)

What does Mario say when Maldoror asks about his sadness in Book III, Stanza 1? (from Book III)

He says he is uncertain.
He says he is fine.
He says he is weary.
He says he is tormented.
11)

What does the narrator assume about the vulture in Book V, Stanza 2? (from Book V, Stanzas 1-4)

That he is the beetle's brother.
That he is a spy.
That he is an angel.
That he used to be the woman's lover.
12)

In Book IV, Stanza 4, how does Maldoror react to the crab he finds living in him? (from Book IV, Stanzas 1-4)

He says it hurts.
He says it is the funniest thing he's found.
He says it isn't surprising.
He says it's a lie.
13)

Where is Tremdall when he sees Maldoror in Book III, Stanza 3? (from Book III)

Near a river.
A mountain.
At church.
In town.
14)

Who are the boys that climb out of the spider's pocket in Book V, Stanza 7? (from Book V, Stanzas 5-7)

Boys Maldoror tried to kill.
He isn't sure.
Children Maldoror never met.
Street-boys Maldoror never helped.
15)

Why does Maldoror symbolically to heaven in the form of an octopus? (from Book II, Stanzas 10-16)

To prove something to mankind.
To frighten the angels.
To show how superior the ocean is.
To confront God.
16)

In Book V, Stanza 2, what are the balls the beetle is rolling made of? (from Book V, Stanzas 1-4)

Dung.
Mud.
Rock.
Paper.
17)

When the two boys crawl out of the spider's pocket in Book V, Stanza 7, what are they holding? (from Book V, Stanzas 5-7)

Flaming swords.
Bows and arrows.
Guns.
Short knives.
18)

Why does Maldoror say he has tried to erase the memory of his dream from Book IV, Stanza 6? (from Book IV, Stanzas 5-8)

Because it confused him.
Because it revealed the truth.
Because he was upset when he woke up.
Because it was too evil, even for him.
19)

When Maldoror starts following Mervyn, what is his dilemma? (from Book VI, Stanzas 1-5)

He is too tired to follow him.
He doesn't know what to do next.
Mervyn walks too fast.
Mervyn knows the police.
20)

What does Maldoror do after killing the crab that was actually an angel? (from Book VI, 6-10)

He runs away.
He turns into a swan.
He becomes a shark.
He flies.
21)

In Book IV, Stanza 2, why does the narrator talk about flies? (from Book IV, Stanzas 1-4)

He discusses the way some people eat flies.
He discusses the way humans ignore flies.
He discusses different types of flies.
He discusses ways to kill them.
22)

Why does Maldoror say he threw Falmer against a tree? (from Book IV, Stanzas 5-8)

Because Falmer stopped him from killing.
Because Falmer gave him a Bible.
Because Falmer threatened him.
Because Falmer was the preacher's son.
23)

In Book IV, Stanza 4, what does Maldoror find in his armpit? (from Book IV, Stanzas 1-4)

An ant colony.
A rock.
A toad.
A bird's nest.
24)

What is on top of the mound the beetle rolls ball to? (from Book V, Stanzas 1-4)

A dragon.
A church.
A man-bird.
A horse-man.
25)

Why does Maldoror save the drowning man in Book II, Stanza 14? (from Book II, Stanzas 10-16)

Because he looks like his friend.
Because he promised to save anyone who was drowning.
Because he owes the world.
Because he feels pulled to him.
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Lautréamont's Maldoror: Translated by Alexis Lykiard from BookRags and Gale's For Students Series. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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