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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. In Book I, Stanza 7, what form does Prostitution take?
(a) That of a woman.
(b) That of a man.
(c) That of an animal.
(d) That of an insect.

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

3. In Book II, Stanza 13, who does Maldoror find that he feels is just like him?
(a) An old captain.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A shark.
(d) A 16 year old.

4. Where does the hermaphrodite live?
(a) In a flowery grove.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In a cottage.
(d) In a tall apartment building.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maldoror say he has no hope for after his death?

2. In Book II, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror want God to reveal?

3. What does Maldoror say flying octopi are like?

4. In Book I, Stanza 8, to what animal does Maldoror liken himself?

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

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