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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Stanzas 10-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why does Maldoror recommend taking a child to the hospital in Book I, Chapter 6?
(a) In order to do the right thing.
(b) Because it's easier than doing it yourself.
(c) So society will applaud.
(d) So professionals can deal with them.

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

4. What does the family in Book I, Stanza 11 hear after Maldoror watches them eat?
(a) Cries.
(b) Whispers.
(c) Music.
(d) Banging sounds.

5. What emotion does the grave-digger sense in Maldoror when they talk about faith in God?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does Maldoror tell the grave-digger to trust?

2. In Book I, Stanza 2, what form does hatred take?

3. What does the toad say Maldoror should do if he is so smart?

4. In Book II, Stanza 13, who does Maldoror find that he feels is just like him?

5. Where does Maldoror speak with the grave-digger in Book I, Stanza 12?

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