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

2. According to Sade, man is prey to what two weaknesses?
(a) Desire and need.
(b) Prayer and love.
(c) Prayer and desire.
(d) Lust and love.

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

4. What is Courval's income, as noted by Sade?
(a) 5,000 francs.
(b) 15,000 francs.
(c) 25,000 francs.
(d) 10,000 francs.

5. What was the only thing that Sade believed would fulfill his existence?
(a) Flogging.
(b) Eroticism.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Adultery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Villeterque accused Rousseau, Voltaire, Marmontel, Fielding, and Richardson of "painting" ____________.

2. Villeterque accused Sade of portraying villains who were _________.

3. What chemist did Klossowski quote regarding his fears about Nature?

4. Where was the only place that Sade believed he could assert himself?

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

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