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

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

3. 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 violates its laws.
(d) Because he always respects nature.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book II, Stanza 9, why does Maldoror say some men keep insects as pets?

2. What happens when the street-child chases after the horse-drawn bus?

3. How does Maldoror describe the talking toad he meets in Book I, Stanza 13?

4. How was Maldoror born?

5. In Book I, Stanza 11, when does Maldoror return to speak to the child?

(see the answer key)

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