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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 III, Stanza 1, what spirit does Mario have?
(a) The spirit of fire.
(b) The spirit of the earth.
(c) The spirit of the sky.
(d) The spirit of water.

2. Why does Maldoror say he believes God has a right to eat men?
(a) Because He is all powerful.
(b) Because He is their creator.
(c) Because men taste good.
(d) Because men are evil.

3. What does Maldoror say he promised Holzer?
(a) To never commit murder.
(b) To never covet a woman.
(c) To never steal.
(d) To never commit suicide.

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

5. To what does the grave-digger say his occupation is tied?
(a) Nothing, it's meaningless work.
(b) Questions of mortality.
(c) Analysis of pain.
(d) Sadness and fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book II, Stanza 12, what example of God's malice does Maldoror examine?

2. How does Maldoror feel about the man with the stolen eyes in Book IV, Stanza 5?

3. Why does Maldoror think he is the only person who can see the man with webbed feet?

4. Why does the man with webbed feet swim toward Maldoror?

5. What does Mario say when Maldoror asks about his sadness in Book III, Stanza 1?

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