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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The 120 Days of Sodom: Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book did Sade say that Villeterque had not read, based upon his "stupid account"?
(a) "L'Instituteur Philosophe."
(b) "Les Crimes de L'Amour."
(c) "Retaliation."
(d) "Le Cocu de Lui-même."

2. Villeterque accused Rousseau, Voltaire, Marmontel, Fielding, and Richardson of "painting" ____________.
(a) Sin.
(b) Customs.
(c) Violence.
(d) Crimes.

3. Who were the first novelists in Europe where "we dwell today"?
(a) The Gauls.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Italians.

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

5. How many things did Sade challenge Villeterque to do?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Duc's daughter whom he gives to Curval to marry?

2. In what novel did Sade say virtue was best rewarded?

3. What did Sade call Villeterque at the opening of his reply to him?

4. According to Klossowski, "the substitution of Nature in a state of perpetual motion for God signifies, not the arrival of a happier era for humanity," but ____________________.

5. Who taught Florville to live a virtuous life?

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