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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Geoffrey give to Duclos while in Louis' cell?
(a) A "faction."
(b) A "sirup."
(c) A "red-bodied drink."
(d) A coin.

2. How many guards were escorting the carriage of the young ladies?
(a) More than 20.
(b) More than 40.
(c) More than 50.
(d) More than 30.

3. Where does Act One open in "Oxtiern"?
(a) The entrance to a castle.
(b) A sitting room of an inn.
(c) A garden.
(d) A stable.

4. What is the name of the man whom Ernestine loves?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Herman.
(c) Demetrius.
(d) Oxtiern.

5. The "society" collect dues for __________.
(a) Interests of pleasure.
(b) Court fines.
(c) Burials.
(d) Bail.

6. The narrator questions Falkeniem about __________.
(a) Manterns.
(b) Franz.
(c) Dulac.
(d) Oxtiern.

7. On the 1st of December, how many tales does Champville tell?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

8. What does Oxtiern say that he and Herman need to do before they duel?
(a) Tell Ernestine about the duel.
(b) Have breakfast.
(c) Tell the Colonel about the duel.
(d) Have dinner.

9. Amelie says that she is going to beg _____________to protect Ernestine.
(a) Oxtiern.
(b) The Court.
(c) Casmir.
(d) Fabrice.

10. Who offers himself/herself up to the Bishop, given that another has not satisfied him?
(a) Julie.
(b) Martaine.
(c) Constance.
(d) Adalaide.

11. How many children did Duc de Blangis have?
(a) One.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

12. According to Tale 19, what age must the virgins be with which "he" wishes to copulate?
(a) 40-50.
(b) 15-25.
(c) 30-40.
(d) 50-60.

13. With whom does Fabrice wish the Count to lodge?
(a) Charles.
(b) The Devil.
(c) Casmir.
(d) Him.

14. According to Champville, on the 16th of December, with whom is Duc always pictured?
(a) Three men and three women.
(b) All men.
(c) One man and one woman.
(d) All women.

15. What kind of prejudices does Oxtiern accuse Derbac of having?
(a) Christian.
(b) Insane.
(c) Gothic.
(d) Common.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Duc during the first day, ______________ are "they who absolutely cannot bear the instant when the illusion is shattered."

2. Which person is interrupted during their narration and told by the President not to omit any details?

3. According to Part Three of "The 120 Days of Sodom," what month is it?

4. In Part Two, on what evening is Duc flogged while copulating with Zelmire's maid?

5. In Tale Three of Part Two, what does "he" hold to a girl's heart when he is raping her?

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