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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Stanzas 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Book II, Stanza 5, what does Maldoror remember the little girl asking him?
(a) For help.
(b) If she could come with him.
(c) About his life.
(d) For the time.

3. In Book II, Stanza 6, where does Maldoror find the boy who is thinking about heaven?
(a) At a store.
(b) In his home.
(c) On a bench.
(d) At school.

4. What does Maldoror say happened when he decided to not kill the embodiment of Prostitution?
(a) He lost his family.
(b) He rejected all virtue.
(c) He saved his soul.
(d) He found trust.

5. In Book I, Stanza 6, what does Maldoror say is the "greatest happiness which can be conceived"?
(a) Being hated and loved.
(b) Being hurt and then rescued.
(c) Being evil and getting away with it.
(d) Being a savior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the hermaphrodite granted a pension?

2. How does Maldoror define the suffering God creates in Book II, Stanza 3?

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

4. In Book I, Stanza 5, what does Maldoror say differs among men?

5. In Book I, Stanza 6, what does Maldoror say has the sweetest taste?

(see the answer key)

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