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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 IV, Stanza 4, who does Maldoror say should not be convinced to worship God?
(a) His son.
(b) Animals.
(c) Women.
(d) All men.

2. What does Maldoror say happens to people who keep insects as pets?
(a) It smells bad.
(b) It wastes their money.
(c) It holds them back.
(d) It sends the wrong message to women.

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

4. In Book II, Stanza 6, where does Maldoror find the boy who is thinking about heaven?
(a) At school.
(b) In his home.
(c) At a store.
(d) On a bench.

5. Why does Maldoror say he is most interested in young boys?
(a) Because he fears women.
(b) Because he has more in common with them.
(c) Because they are more fun.
(d) Because they are easier to manipulate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book II, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror want God to reveal?

2. In Book IV, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say is in his inquiry?

3. What happens when the street-child chases after the horse-drawn bus?

4. Who does Maldoror leave the man in the gallows under the care of?

5. Why does Maldoror say he had a hard time learning to communicate as a child?

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