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

2. What happens when the street-child chases after the horse-drawn bus?
(a) He jumps aboard.
(b) He is attacked.
(c) He falls down.
(d) He begins to cry.

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

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

5. In Book III, Stanza 5, who attacks the prostitute?
(a) A snake.
(b) Maldoror.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A demon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maldoror say he has no hope for after his death?

2. In Book I, Stanza 11, when does Maldoror return to speak to the child?

3. In Book IV, Stanza 5, how did the man with the stolen eyes leave prison?

4. In Book II, Stanza 5, what does Maldoror remember the little girl asking him?

5. Where does the narrator say people have reported seeing a winged lamp flying?

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