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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book V, Stanzas 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the grave-digger say happens every night at the cemetery?
(a) The wind whispers prayers.
(b) The corpses rise for air.
(c) Animals howl.
(d) Someone falls in a grave.

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

4. How does Maldoror feel about the man with the stolen eyes in Book IV, Stanza 5?
(a) He feels the man is wise beyond his years.
(b) He feels the man is less evil than himself.
(c) He feels the man is just a fool.
(d) He feels the man is more evil than himself.

5. How did Maldoror act in his youth?
(a) Confused.
(b) Bad.
(c) Calm.
(d) Good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator say people have reported seeing a winged lamp flying?

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

3. In Book III, Stanza 5, who attacks the prostitute?

4. Why does Maldoror say he threw Falmer against a tree?

5. What happens to the victims of the capsized ship in Book II, Stanza 13?

(see the answer key)

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