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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Oxtiern, or The Misfortunes of Libertinage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Fabrice call the most dangerous man in Sweden?
(a) Casmir.
(b) Ernestine.
(c) Oxtiern.
(d) Charles.

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

3. What does Ernestine say "would really suit" her?
(a) Solitude.
(b) A large meal.
(c) A servant to help her unpack.
(d) A bottle of wine.

4. In Tale 11, "he" needs to be provided with __________.
(a) Two sisters.
(b) Two brothers.
(c) Twins.
(d) A brother and sister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ernestine, what will she never be able to do again?

2. Who taught Florville to live a virtuous life?

3. 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 ____________________.

4. Given that Beauvoir stated that he found no "hint of ambition" in Sade, what did Beauvoir state that he believed about Sade?

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

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