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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. What kind of prejudices does Oxtiern accuse Derbac of having?
(a) Christian.
(b) Gothic.
(c) Common.
(d) Insane.

2. In what cell was Sade kept while at Vincennes prison?
(a) Six.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Nine.

3. Oxtiern tells Derbac his one goal in life is ____________.
(a) To be happy.
(b) To be wealthy.
(c) To be published as a poet.
(d) To be married.

4. Whom is "given" to the company on the 6th night of Part Three?
(a) Michette.
(b) Heme.
(c) Duclos.
(d) Zelamir.

5. What does Florville want to tell Courval before they marry?
(a) The adventures of her life.
(b) The story behind her affair.
(c) The story of her parents.
(d) The story about her finding God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Courval spend most of his time?

2. In Part Two, on what evening is Duc flogged while copulating with Zelmire's maid?

3. How old are the "young maids" that attend the fourth dinner party?

4. Which of Sade's plays was a great success?

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

(see the answer key)

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