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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the grave-digger say his occupation is tied?
(a) Analysis of pain.
(b) Questions of mortality.
(c) Nothing, it's meaningless work.
(d) Sadness and fear.

2. In Book III, Stanza 4, why is God grateful to receive a coin?
(a) Because he works hard.
(b) Because he is lost.
(c) Because he knows man is good.
(d) Because he is broke.

3. When Maldoror sees the ship capsize, what does he vow to do to the people who survive?
(a) Follow them.
(b) Turn them evil.
(c) Kill them.
(d) Laugh at them.

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

5. What does Maldoror say flying octopi are like?
(a) Men.
(b) Women.
(c) God.
(d) Conscience.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does God threaten Maldoror with in Book III, Stanza 5?

3. What does Maldoror love most about math?

4. In Book III, Stanza 5, what greets Maldoror at the door of the brothel?

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

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