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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book V, Stanzas 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book IV, Stanza 5, how long was the man with the stolen eyes in prison?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. In Book IV, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say is in his inquiry?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Religion.
(c) Evil.
(d) Peace.

3. Why does Maldoror believe the man stole his eyes from a woman?
(a) To appear beautiful.
(b) To get his vision back.
(c) To avoid becoming a man.
(d) To be nicer to women.

4. Why does Maldoror think he is the only person who can see the man with webbed feet?
(a) Because the man says he is an angel.
(b) Because no one else notices him.
(c) Because he often makes up characters.
(d) Because the man says he is a devil.

5. In Book IV, Stanza 4, who does Maldoror say should not be convinced to worship God?
(a) All men.
(b) Women.
(c) His son.
(d) Animals.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Tremdall when he sees Maldoror in Book III, Stanza 3?

4. How does Maldoror feel about the man with the stolen eyes in Book IV, Stanza 5?

5. In Book III, Stanza 3, what animal head does the dragon Tremdall sees have?

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