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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. In "Ernestine, A Swedish Tale," when does the narrator leave Paris to travel to Sweden?
(a) In July of 1774.
(b) In March of 1772.
(c) In April of 1770.
(d) In October of 1776.

2. What item is a girl thrown into in Tale 49 of Part Three?
(a) A closet.
(b) A barn.
(c) A dungeon.
(d) A coffin.

3. What does the "society" have to authenticate in regard to the "young maids" at the fourth dinner party?
(a) Their virginity.
(b) Their abandonment.
(c) Their reproductive ability.
(d) Their bloodlines.

4. Who challenges Oxtiern to a duel?
(a) Derbac.
(b) Ernestine's father.
(c) Ernestine's brother.
(d) Casmir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. All ____________are barred from the dining table of the "society."

2. According to Casmir's claims, who is the accomplice to the Count in debaucheries?

3. With whom does Fabrice wish the Count to lodge?

4. How many men seized Herman as he ran from Madame Scholtz's house after being accused of theft?

5. What does Ernestine say "would really suit" her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What main concerns does Fabrice have regarding Oxtiern's relationship with Ernestine?

2. During the sixth week festival in December, what happens?

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

4. What were the pairings of the "four libertines"?

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

6. Why does Ernestine wish to marry Herman?

7. What does Oxtiern tell Fabrice is his only concern?

8. What does the First Day entail?

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

10. What does the Duc require of Curval if he is to allow Curval to marry his daughter Julie?

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