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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does God threaten Maldoror with in Book III, Stanza 5?
(a) His fist.
(b) His claws.
(c) His power.
(d) His wrath.

3. In Book II, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say Maldoror is for the reader?
(a) A creature.
(b) A warning.
(c) A censure.
(d) A friend.

4. When God passes out on earth, who gives him a coin when he wakes up?
(a) A woman.
(b) A priest.
(c) A beggar.
(d) A fool.

5. In Book I, Stanza 6, what does Maldoror say has the sweetest taste?
(a) The tears of innocents.
(b) The blood of enemies.
(c) The freshest fruit.
(d) The love of a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Maldoror born?

2. In Book II, Stanza 2, how does the narrator describe God's treatment?

3. What does Maldoror say happened when he decided to not kill the embodiment of Prostitution?

4. Why does Maldoror say he believes God has a right to eat men?

5. Why does the grave-digger first say he can't speak with Maldoror?

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