2. In Book III, Stanza 1, what spirit does Mario have?
(a) The spirit of fire.
(b) The spirit of water.
(c) The spirit of the earth.
(d) The spirit of the sky.

3. In Book II, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror want God to reveal?
(a) Human kindness.
(b) A new savior.
(c) Himself.
(d) The mysteries of existence.

4. In Book I, Stanza 5, what does Maldoror say differs among men?
(a) Families.
(b) Evil.
(c) Feelings of love.
(d) Motivations.

5. In Book II, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say Maldoror is for the reader?
(a) A censure.
(b) A friend.
(c) A warning.
(d) A creature.

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Maldoror save the drowning man in Book II, Stanza 14?
(a) Because he promised to save anyone who was drowning.
(b) Because he owes the world.
(c) Because he looks like his friend.
(d) Because he feels pulled to him.

11. What does Maldoror say flying octopi are like?
(a) God.
(b) Women.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Men.

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

13. In Book II, Stanza 12, what does Maldoror say he realized about praying as a child?
(a) He was only following orders.
(b) It could be of no use.
(c) He couldn't remember them.
(d) It was just a way to stay calm.

14. Where does the hermaphrodite live?
(a) In a flowery grove.
(b) In a cottage.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In a tall apartment building.

15. After Maldoror watches the family eating dinner, what does the family feel?
(a) A chill spread through the room.
(b) A breeze, even though the window is shut.
(c) A wave of heat.
(d) A shadow pass over them.