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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maldoror say he has tried to erase the memory of his dream from Book IV, Stanza 6?
(a) Because he was upset when he woke up.
(b) Because it revealed the truth.
(c) Because it was too evil, even for him.
(d) Because it confused him.

2. In Book IV, Stanza 4, what does Maldoror say did not kill him?
(a) Evil.
(b) Being stabbed.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Old age.

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

4. 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.

5. In Book IV, Stanza 5, why does Maldoror say he once scalped a man?
(a) For fun.
(b) As a message to God.
(c) As a joke.
(d) For revenge.

6. In Book IV, Stanza 4, what has taken over most of Maldoror's body?
(a) Chicken Pox.
(b) A rash.
(c) Pain.
(d) Fungus.

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

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

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

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

11. In Book IV, Stanza 6, where does Maldoror remember falling asleep?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In a tree.
(c) On a cliff.
(d) Next to a river.

12. 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 wrong.
(c) He isn't sure if it's a dream or not.
(d) He thinks the beetle is right.

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

14. In Book IV, Stanza 3, what does Maldoror say the women look like?
(a) Apes.
(b) Monsters.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Beasts.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book IV, Stanza 5, who does Maldoror believe the man stole his eyes from?

3. In Book IV, Stanza 4, why does Maldoror say he continues to hate God?

4. What is revealed about the beetles balls once he rolls them up the mound?

5. In Book V, Stanza 4, what is the spirit's identity?

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