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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 II, Stanza 11, why does Maldoror throw a rock at a lamp?
(a) Because someone asks him to.
(b) Because it looks like God.
(c) Because it doesn't answer him.
(d) Because it is in his way.

2. Why does Maldoror strangle the child in Book I, Stanza 11?
(a) Because the mother asks him to.
(b) Because Maldoror is bored.
(c) Because the boy threatens to tell on Maldoror.
(d) Because the boy won't accept sin.

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

4. What does the family in Book I, Stanza 11 hear after Maldoror watches them eat?
(a) Music.
(b) Whispers.
(c) Cries.
(d) Banging sounds.

5. Why does the grave-digger first say he can't speak with Maldoror?
(a) Because he has serious work.
(b) Because he doesn't speak with other people.
(c) Because Maldoror is evil.
(d) Because he is off duty.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book IV, Stanza 4, why does Maldoror lose the use of his limbs?

2. Why does Maldoror consider living in a cave in Book IV, Stanza 2?

3. Where does the angel in disguise as a crab meet Maldoror?

4. When the two boys crawl out of the spider's pocket in Book V, Stanza 7, what are they holding?

5. In Book IV, Stanza 4, what has taken over most of Maldoror's body?

(see the answer key)

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