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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VI, 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book I, Stanza 7, what form does Prostitution take?
(a) That of a man.
(b) That of an insect.
(c) That of an animal.
(d) That of a woman.

2. Who tells the reader that Maldoror is a pedarist?
(a) Maldoror himself.
(b) God.
(c) The narrator.
(d) A homeless man.

3. Why does Maldoror say he has tried to erase the memory of his dream from Book IV, Stanza 6?
(a) Because it confused him.
(b) Because it was too evil, even for him.
(c) Because it revealed the truth.
(d) Because he was upset when he woke up.

4. How does Maldoror feel about being visited by the spider every night in Book V, Stanza 7?
(a) Like he has done something terrible.
(b) He enjoys it.
(c) He doesn't care about the spider.
(d) Like there is nothing he can do about it.

5. Why does Maldoror recommend taking a child to the hospital in Book I, Chapter 6?
(a) Because it's easier than doing it yourself.
(b) In order to do the right thing.
(c) So professionals can deal with them.
(d) So society will applaud.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book I, Stanza 4, the narrator says all men feel what?

2. When God passes out on earth, who gives him a coin when he wakes up?

3. What does the grave-digger promise to do if Maldoror stays at his house?

4. What orders does the angel disguised as a crab give Maldoror?

5. What does the narrator think Mervyn should do instead of walk faster?

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