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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Punishments are always ___________________ to the crime."
(a) Proportionate.
(b) Misleading.
(c) Indirect.
(d) Unbalanced.

2. What did Sade believe existed outside of the three kingdoms of species and creatures?
(a) An original and eternal Nature.
(b) Man.
(c) God.
(d) Sin.

3. According to Beauvoir, what did Sade long for?
(a) A real life.
(b) A strong soul.
(c) The ability to be regarded as a famous writer.
(d) The ability to do what he wished without punishment.

4. Villeterque wonders about the painting of scenes where crime reigns __________.
(a) Successful.
(b) Triumphant.
(c) As Nature wanted.
(d) Accepted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what holiday did Sade terrorize Rose Keller?

2. What was the only thing that Sade believed would fulfill his existence?

3. At the end of his review, what did Villeterque say would happen to Rousseau, Voltaire, Marmontel, Fielding, and Richardson?

4. Who wrote "Journees amusantes"?

5. According to the book's introduction, how many times has Duc de Blangis been married?

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