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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. What does the narrator say to do at the end of Book I, Stanza 1?
(a) Skip every other poem.
(b) Take a break.
(c) Close the book.
(d) Read out loud.

2. Why does Maldoror suggest that the reader grow his/her fingernails out?
(a) To tap on things.
(b) To see how long it takes.
(c) To scratch a child.
(d) To scare people.

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

4. In Book I, Stanza 8, to what animal does Maldoror liken himself?
(a) Horses.
(b) Bears.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cats.

5. Why does Maldoror symbolically to heaven in the form of an octopus?
(a) To prove something to mankind.
(b) To frighten the angels.
(c) To show how superior the ocean is.
(d) To confront God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book I, Stanza 10, who does Maldoror think will not surround him at the time of his death?

2. In Book II, Stanza 13, how does Maldoror know the man he meets is good?

3. What does Maldoror say he promised Holzer?

4. What does the grave-digger say happens every night at the cemetery?

5. Why does the grave-digger first say he can't speak with Maldoror?

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