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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the man with webbed feet swim toward Maldoror?
(a) Maldoror called him.
(b) He didn't see Maldoror near the shore.
(c) He wanted to scare Maldoror.
(d) He wanted to warn Maldoror.

2. When the narrator thinks about martyrs in Book V, Stanza 3, what does he want to do?
(a) Shout.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Cry.
(d) Laugh.

3. In Book IV, Stanza 4, what does Maldoror find in his armpit?
(a) A toad.
(b) A bird's nest.
(c) A rock.
(d) An ant colony.

4. Why does Maldoror consider living in a cave in Book IV, Stanza 2?
(a) In order to write a book.
(b) In order to be near humanity, but not in it.
(c) In order to get in touch with nature.
(d) In order to stop sinning.

5. What does the narrator think Mervyn should do instead of walk faster?
(a) Turn around.
(b) Run.
(c) Nothing, he should keep walking.
(d) Stop and ask for help.

6. In Book IV, Stanza 6, what animal does Maldoror say he turned into in his dream?
(a) A snake.
(b) A hog.
(c) A toad.
(d) A lion.

7. Why is the beetle in Book V, Stanza 2 upset about someone forgetting a woman?
(a) Because she was rich.
(b) Because she caused him pain.
(c) Because she was his true love.
(d) Because she had a secret.

8. In Book V, Stanza 2, what are the balls the beetle is rolling made of?
(a) Dung.
(b) Paper.
(c) Rock.
(d) Mud.

9. What is revealed about the beetles balls once he rolls them up the mound?
(a) They are actually his hopes and dreams.
(b) They will be used as weapons.
(c) They are imaginary.
(d) They are actually made of humans.

10. In Book IV, Staza 6, how does Maldoror feel about the sleep he recounts?
(a) He regrets it.
(b) He was fearful of it.
(c) He enjoyed it.
(d) He didn't care for it.

11. In Book IV, Stanza 4, why does Maldoror say he continues to hate God?
(a) Because He is a lie.
(b) Because He is unjust.
(c) Because of what He did to his body.
(d) Because of His creations.

12. Why does Maldoror think he is the only person who can see the man with webbed feet?
(a) Because he often makes up characters.
(b) Because the man says he is an angel.
(c) Because no one else notices him.
(d) Because the man says he is a devil.

13. In Book IV, Stanza 1, how does the narrator describe his success so far in the poem?
(a) He says he cannot judge his success yet.
(b) He has been totally successful.
(c) He has achieved some success.
(d) He has yet to be successful.

14. How does the narrator feel about the events with the beetle in Book V, Stanza 2?
(a) He thinks the location is pretty.
(b) He thinks the beetle is right.
(c) He isn't sure if it's a dream or not.
(d) He thinks the beetle is wrong.

15. In Book V, Stanza 1, what does the narrator say a reader must have while reading these poems?
(a) A tolerant soul.
(b) An open mind.
(c) An attentive brain.
(d) A friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the narrator tell the reader to always do while laughing?

3. Why does Maldoror say he is most interested in young boys?

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

5. Why does Maldoror believe the man stole his eyes from a woman?

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