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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Maldoror say he is most interested in young boys?
(a) Because they are more fun.
(b) Because he fears women.
(c) Because he has more in common with them.
(d) Because they are easier to manipulate.

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

4. In Book VI, what other name does the narrator give the books?
(a) Songs.
(b) Movements.
(c) Tidbits.
(d) Novels.

5. In Book IV, Stanza 5, how long was the man with the stolen eyes in prison?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 20 years.

6. Who tells the reader that Maldoror is a pedarist?
(a) The narrator.
(b) God.
(c) Maldoror himself.
(d) A homeless man.

7. What is on top of the mound the beetle rolls ball to?
(a) A horse-man.
(b) A man-bird.
(c) A church.
(d) A dragon.

8. What animal does the vulture battle in Book V, Stanza 2?
(a) An owl.
(b) A sparrow.
(c) A dragon.
(d) A snake.

9. What do the two women do to the man hanging from the gallows?
(a) Beat and whip him.
(b) Yell and insult him.
(c) Tar and feather him.
(d) Tar and whip him.

10. Where is Mervyn walking in Book IV, Stanza 3?
(a) To his house.
(b) To the river.
(c) To school.
(d) To the store.

11. In Book VI, Stanza 2, why does Maldoror want to leave humanity?
(a) Because he hates people.
(b) Because he is tired of civilization.
(c) Because he loves nature.
(d) Because he is bored.

12. Who are the boys that climb out of the spider's pocket in Book V, Stanza 7?
(a) Children Maldoror never met.
(b) Boys Maldoror tried to kill.
(c) Street-boys Maldoror never helped.
(d) He isn't sure.

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

14. In Book IV, Stanza 3, what does the man in the gallows wife want from his mother?
(a) A reward.
(b) To be left alone.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Her freedom.

15. What does the narrator assume about the vulture in Book V, Stanza 2?
(a) That he is a spy.
(b) That he is an angel.
(c) That he is the beetle's brother.
(d) That he used to be the woman's lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator tell the vulture to do in Book V, Stanza 2?

2. Why does Maldoror think he is the only person who can see the man with webbed feet?

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

4. In Book IV, Stanza 4, who does Maldoror say should not be convinced to worship God?

5. In Book IV, Stanza 6, where does Maldoror remember falling asleep?

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