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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes to visit Duc on the "First Day"?
(a) Zephyr.
(b) Narcisse.
(c) Adonis.
(d) Zelamir.

2. What do the eight young sultanas serve to the "society" at 11:00?
(a) Berries.
(b) Cognac.
(c) Oysters.
(d) Chocolate.

3. In Part Two, on what evening is Duc flogged while copulating with Zelmire's maid?
(a) 18th.
(b) 21st.
(c) 20th.
(d) 16th.

4. Who are the guests at the second dinner party?
(a) Girls of "superior class."
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Homeless girls.
(d) Homeless boys.

5. How many men seized Herman as he ran from Madame Scholtz's house after being accused of theft?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Oxtiern plan to take Ernestine after leaving Fabrice's home?

2. What does Madame Scholtz do when Herman refuses her advances?

3. Who is bled on the 20th night of Part Three?

4. What is the name of the man whom Ernestine loves?

5. According to the introduction to "Oxtiern," Sade was "particularly attached" to _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the First Day entail?

2. What are the facts regarding the 150 Criminal Passions?

3. What are the stage directions for Act One?

4. What did the introduction of "Oxtiern" state about the play?

5. What happens to Narcisse at the supper meal on the First Day?

6. What do the "four libertines" do to strengthen their ties?

7. Why does Oxtiern tell Fabrice that Ernestine's father has not accompanied her on her travels?

8. What are the facts regarding the 150 Murderous Passions?

9. What are the stage directions for Act Three?

10. Who assumes the task of the storytelling in December?

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