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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 introduction to "Oxtiern," Sade was "particularly attached" to _____________.
(a) Novels.
(b) Fate.
(c) The truth.
(d) Theater.

2. What do the "young lads," who are 12-14 years of age, wear to the first dinner parties of the "society"?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Feminine attire.
(c) Bondage attire.
(d) Chains.

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

4. Who is the only man to "discharge" on the morning of the "First Day"?
(a) Durcet.
(b) Curval.
(c) Duc.
(d) Bishop.

5. On the evening of the 9th of December, what is Michette allowed to wear?
(a) The little sash.
(b) The apron.
(c) The corset.
(d) The wide sash.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ernestine, what will she never be able to do again?

2. The auditors are moved to which room to listen to narrations?

3. For the private party that is held every Friday, from where do the women come?

4. Oxtiern's protege protege is considered to be _____________.

5. How many children did Duc de Blangis have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the stage directions for Act Three?

3. Why does Ernestine wish to marry Herman?

4. What were the pairings of the "four libertines"?

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

6. Why do Oxtiern and Madame Scholtz scheme to keep Ernestine and Herman apart?

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

8. Who assumes the task of the storytelling in December?

9. What does the Duc require of Curval if he is to allow Curval to marry his daughter Julie?

10. When "the story opens," what are the circumstances surrounding Saunders?

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