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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VI, Stanzas 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the boys that climb out of the spider's pocket in Book V, Stanza 7?
(a) Children Maldoror never met.
(b) Boys Maldoror tried to kill.
(c) Street-boys Maldoror never helped.
(d) He isn't sure.

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

3. Why does Maldoror say nature will wonder at his existence when he dies?
(a) Because he always respects nature.
(b) Because he violates its laws.
(c) Because he will be so old.
(d) Because he will change death.

4. Who does Maldoror leave the man in the gallows under the care of?
(a) Monks.
(b) Bishops.
(c) Plowmen.
(d) Shepherds.

5. Why does Maldoror strangle the child in Book I, Stanza 11?
(a) Because the boy threatens to tell on Maldoror.
(b) Because the boy won't accept sin.
(c) Because Maldoror is bored.
(d) Because the mother asks him to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops the narrator from writing in Book II, Stanza 2?

2. In Book IV, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say is in his inquiry?

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

4. In Book IV, Stanza 4, who does Maldoror say should not be convinced to worship God?

5. In Book III, Stanza 4, why is God grateful to receive a coin?

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