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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV, Stanzas 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Book III, Stanza 5, what greets Maldoror at the door of the brothel?
(a) A giant hair.
(b) A pile of clothing.
(c) A large rock.
(d) A cloud of smoke.

4. In Book II, Stanza 13, who does Maldoror find that he feels is just like him?
(a) A 16 year old.
(b) An old captain.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A shark.

5. How does Maldoror define the suffering God creates in Book II, Stanza 3?
(a) Love.
(b) Humanity itself.
(c) Death.
(d) Natural disasters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What provides the man with webbed feet with everything he needs?

2. In Book IV, Stanza 5, who does Maldoror believe the man stole his eyes from?

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

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

5. In Book II, Stanza 9, why does Maldoror say some men keep insects as pets?

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