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

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

3. Why does Maldoror say he had a hard time learning to communicate as a child?
(a) His parents rarely talked.
(b) He was born deaf.
(c) He was shy.
(d) His tongue was too large.

4. How was Maldoror born?
(a) Into nature.
(b) Good.
(c) Filled with evil.
(d) Without parents.

5. In Book V, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say is unique about his point of view?
(a) His point of view is tainted.
(b) His point of view is not educated formally.
(c) Other people have not explored these topics.
(d) Other people usually don't understand him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does Maldoror tell the grave-digger to trust?

2. How does Maldoror describe the men who are on the horse-drawn bus?

3. What pleased Maldoror in his dream in Book IV, Stanza 6?

4. In Book II, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror want God to reveal?

5. After Maldoror watches the family eating dinner, what does the family feel?

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