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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 Oxtiern tell Fabrice his intentions are regarding Ernestine?
(a) To murder her.
(b) To make her his mistress.
(c) To send her away.
(d) To marry her.

2. Which person is interrupted during their narration and told by the President not to omit any details?
(a) Duclos.
(b) Zelamir.
(c) Hercule.
(d) Hebe.

3. According to Tale 19, what age must the virgins be with which "he" wishes to copulate?
(a) 15-25.
(b) 50-60.
(c) 40-50.
(d) 30-40.

4. At what age is Champville "deflowered"?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

5. What is the name of the man whom Ernestine loves?
(a) Herman.
(b) Demetrius.
(c) Oxtiern.
(d) Stephen.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator questions Falkeniem about __________.

2. On the evening of the 9th of December, what is Michette allowed to wear?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Herman want to wait to marry?

3. Why does the narrator wish to see the famous mines in Sweden?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are the facts regarding the 150 Murderous Passions?

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