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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 5, who does Maldoror believe the man stole his eyes from?
(a) A blonde woman.
(b) A troubled woman.
(c) An elderly woman.
(d) A black-haired woman.

2. In Book I, Stanza 10, who does Maldoror think will not surround him at the time of his death?
(a) Family.
(b) Priests.
(c) Friends.
(d) Animals.

3. What does Maldoror love most about math?
(a) How advanced it is.
(b) How boring it is.
(c) How orderly it is.
(d) How difficult it is.

4. Why does Maldoror say he continued to pray as a child in Book II, Stanza 12?
(a) His parents made him.
(b) He wanted it to be true.
(c) He had nothing else to do.
(d) He wanted goodness.

5. Why does Maldoror think he is the only person who can see the man with webbed feet?
(a) Because the man says he is an angel.
(b) Because no one else notices him.
(c) Because he often makes up characters.
(d) Because the man says he is a devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book III, Stanza 1, what spirit does Mario have?

2. What does God threaten Maldoror with in Book III, Stanza 5?

3. What does Maldoror say flying octopi are like?

4. Where does the hermaphrodite live?

5. In Book IV, Stanza 7, why does the man have webbed hands and feet?

(see the answer key)

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