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

2. How many men seized Herman as he ran from Madame Scholtz's house after being accused of theft?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

3. With whom does Fabrice wish the Count to lodge?
(a) Casmir.
(b) Charles.
(c) The Devil.
(d) Him.

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

5. What do the eight young sultanas serve to the "society" at 11:00?
(a) Berries.
(b) Cognac.
(c) Oysters.
(d) Chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. All ____________are barred from the dining table of the "society."

2. According to the Introduction to "120 Days of Sodom," whose war has drained the state treasury?

3. What does Ernestine say "would really suit" her?

4. What is cut off in Tale 46 in Part Three?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Martaine state that she wants to do on the 10th of January?

2. What are the stage directions for Act One?

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

4. What is special about the Friday parties?

5. What do the "four libertines" do to strengthen their ties?

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

7. What are the facts regarding the 150 Complex Passions?

8. What are the stage directions for Act Three?

9. Why does Herman want to wait to marry?

10. Why does Duclos' story get interrupted on the First Day?

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