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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. How many men are gathered to be "guests" at the first supper party of "the society"?
(a) 12.
(b) 21.
(c) 16.
(d) 24.

2. Who wrote "Journees amusantes"?
(a) De Sevigne.
(b) Poisson.
(c) Gomez.
(d) Lenclos.

3. How much did Florville receive from her adoptive mother upon her death?
(a) Nothing.
(b) 500 francs a year.
(c) 2,000 francs a year.
(d) 4,000 francs a year.

4. What is the name of Duc's daughter whom he gives to Curval to marry?
(a) Julie.
(b) Soyna.
(c) Mary.
(d) Samantha.

5. How old is Heme in Part Three?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers himself/herself up to the Bishop, given that another has not satisfied him?

2. To what Roman goddess does Courval compare Florville?

3. In what month was Sade married?

4. How old is Florville during the action of the story?

5. Whom does Duc kiss on the mouth in the third room that the "society" visits on the "First Day"?

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