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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. According to the Bishop, who needs to be punished severely on Saturday?
(a) Hebe.
(b) Zelamir.
(c) Narcisse.
(d) Duclos.

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

3. According to the book's introduction, how many times has Duc de Blangis been married?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Two.

4. Oxtiern's protege protege is considered to be _____________.
(a) Ernestine.
(b) Casmir.
(c) Fabrice.
(d) Charles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is the second most important city in Sweden?

2. What did Geoffrey give to Duclos while in Louis' cell?

3. The passions are referred to in Part Four as ___________.

4. At what age did Duc carry out a plan to rob a public coach and rape all of the occupants?

5. How old was Duclos when she found Geoffrey, a monk, in a cell with Louis?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the stage directions for Act One?

3. At the third dinner party, who are the guests?

4. What did the introduction of "Oxtiern" state about the play?

5. Why does Oxtiern tell Fabrice that Ernestine's father has not accompanied her on her travels?

6. To whom do the 150 Simple Passions belong?

7. When Duclos continues her story on the First Day, what questions does Duc have regarding the story?

8. What are the facts regarding the 150 Criminal Passions?

9. What is special about the Friday parties?

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

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