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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. Where does Maldoror speak with the grave-digger in Book I, Stanza 12?
(a) Norway.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Iceland.

2. Why does the grave-digger first say he can't speak with Maldoror?
(a) Because Maldoror is evil.
(b) Because he doesn't speak with other people.
(c) Because he is off duty.
(d) Because he has serious work.

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

4. What does Maldoror say he has no hope for after his death?
(a) Peace.
(b) Truth.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Salvation.

5. What does Maldoror say probably lies beneath the young girl's angelic exterior in Book II, Stanza 5?
(a) Pain.
(b) Evil.
(c) Craftiness.
(d) Loneliness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Book II, Stanza 11, what does Maldoror do when the angel appears?

4. What does Maldoror beg the toad for in Book I, Stanza 13?

5. How did Maldoror act in his youth?

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