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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Florville and Courval.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Freud, what is "the life instinct"?
(a) Id.
(b) Eros.
(c) Logic.
(d) Pathos.

2. 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 ____________________.
(a) The reality of sin.
(b) The acceptance of the refusal to change.
(c) The right to do as one wished.
(d) The beginning of tragedy.

3. According to Sade, the truly honest man refuses to deal in ____________.
(a) Proof.
(b) Fact.
(c) Trust.
(d) Hearsay.

4. How many children does Courval have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

5. What book did Sade say that Villeterque had not read, based upon his "stupid account"?
(a) "L'Instituteur Philosophe."
(b) "Le Cocu de Lui-même."
(c) "Les Crimes de L'Amour."
(d) "Retaliation."

Short Answer Questions

1. Villeterque wonders about the painting of scenes where crime reigns __________.

2. What "matter" does Courval state "concerns me not the least"?

3. What did Klossowski state was a "moral being and not a created being"?

4. What did Sade accuse Villeterque of quoting?

5. What did Sade call Villeterque at the opening of his reply to him?

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