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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the victims of the capsized ship in Book II, Stanza 13?
(a) Sharks attack them.
(b) Waves sweep them away.
(c) Maldoror swims after them.
(d) The ocean turns black with hate.

2. What does Mario say when Maldoror asks about his sadness in Book III, Stanza 1?
(a) He says he is uncertain.
(b) He says he is tormented.
(c) He says he is fine.
(d) He says he is weary.

3. Why does Maldoror say he continued to pray as a child in Book II, Stanza 12?
(a) He wanted it to be true.
(b) He had nothing else to do.
(c) His parents made him.
(d) He wanted goodness.

4. Why does the toad say he hates Maldoror?
(a) Because of his pride.
(b) Because he is evil.
(c) Because he is human.
(d) Because of his voice.

5. Who does the narrator learn was witness to everything Maldoror did to the mad woman and her daughter?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A priest.
(c) No one.
(d) A shepherd.

6. Why does Maldoror say he believes God has a right to eat men?
(a) Because men are evil.
(b) Because He is all powerful.
(c) Because men taste good.
(d) Because He is their creator.

7. In Book II, Stanza 13, who does Maldoror find that he feels is just like him?
(a) A wolf.
(b) An old captain.
(c) A shark.
(d) A 16 year old.

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

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

10. Why does Maldoror suggest that the reader grow his/her fingernails out?
(a) To see how long it takes.
(b) To scratch a child.
(c) To scare people.
(d) To tap on things.

11. In Book III, Stanza 5, what greets Maldoror at the door of the brothel?
(a) A large rock.
(b) A pile of clothing.
(c) A giant hair.
(d) A cloud of smoke.

12. Why does Maldoror say nature will wonder at his existence when he dies?
(a) Because he violates its laws.
(b) Because he will change death.
(c) Because he always respects nature.
(d) Because he will be so old.

13. Why was the hermaphrodite granted a pension?
(a) For winning a contest.
(b) It was his wife's.
(c) For being captured.
(d) For 30 years of working for the city.

14. What happens to the boy in Book II, Stanza 6, after Maldoror talks with him about heaven?
(a) The boy begins to cry.
(b) The boy catches a fever.
(c) The boy runs away.
(d) The boy laughs at Maldoror.

15. What does Maldoror say happens to people who keep insects as pets?
(a) It holds them back.
(b) It sends the wrong message to women.
(c) It wastes their money.
(d) It smells bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maldoror say he promised Holzer?

2. How was Maldoror born?

3. What does Maldoror love most about math?

4. What does Maldoror say mathematics has done for him?

5. In Book II, Stanza 5, why does Maldoror consider throwing the girl against a wall?

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