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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the bulldog Maldoror sent to kill the mad woman's daughter not kill the girl?
(a) Because he thought he had the wrong house.
(b) Because she was so young.
(c) Because she was already badly injured.
(d) Because she was innocent.

2. Where is Tremdall when he sees Maldoror in Book III, Stanza 3?
(a) A mountain.
(b) Near a river.
(c) In town.
(d) At church.

3. In Book III, Stanza 5, what greets Maldoror at the door of the brothel?
(a) A cloud of smoke.
(b) A pile of clothing.
(c) A large rock.
(d) A giant hair.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maldoror strangle the child in Book I, Stanza 11?

2. In Book III, Stanza 1, what spirit does Mario have?

3. In Book II, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say Maldoror is for the reader?

4. What did Maldoror do to the mad woman's daughter before sending a bulldog to kill the girl?

5. What does the toad say Maldoror should do if he is so smart?

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