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

2. What does Maldoror love most about math?
(a) How difficult it is.
(b) How advanced it is.
(c) How orderly it is.
(d) How boring it is.

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

4. In Book I, Stanza 6, what does Maldoror say has the sweetest taste?
(a) The love of a woman.
(b) The tears of innocents.
(c) The blood of enemies.
(d) The freshest fruit.

5. What does the toad say Maldoror should do if he is so smart?
(a) Travel to Europe.
(b) Write a book.
(c) Teach.
(d) Leave earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book IV, Stanza 3, what does the man in the gallows wife want from his mother?

2. In Book IV, Stanza 2, why does the narrator talk about flies?

3. In Book VI, Stanza 2, why does Maldoror want to leave humanity?

4. In Book V, Stanza 6, what message is given about the child?

5. In Book IV, Stanza 4, what does Maldoror find in his armpit?

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