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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Stanzas 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what does Maldoror tell the grave-digger to trust?
(a) Peace.
(b) Evil.
(c) Death.
(d) God.

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

3. In Book I, Stanza 2, what form does hatred take?
(a) A taste.
(b) A breeze.
(c) A vision.
(d) An odor.

4. Why does the toad say he hates Maldoror?
(a) Because of his voice.
(b) Because of his pride.
(c) Because he is human.
(d) Because he is evil.

5. What does the toad say Maldoror should do if he is so smart?
(a) Teach.
(b) Leave earth.
(c) Write a book.
(d) Travel to Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maldoror say nature will wonder at his existence when he dies?

2. Why does Maldoror suggest that the reader grow his/her fingernails out?

3. What emotion does the grave-digger sense in Maldoror when they talk about faith in God?

4. How was Maldoror born?

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

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