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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. How many witnesses sign depositions against Herman for the theft of Madame Scholtz's money?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 18.

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

3. Fabrice asks Oxtiern to have a "trifle" bit more ______________.
(a) Desire.
(b) Lust.
(c) Candor.
(d) Gratitude.

4. Who throws a plate at his wife during the mid-day meal?
(a) Curval.
(b) Durcet.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Duc.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the narrations that everyone has gathered to listen to on "The First Day"?

2. According to Duc during the first day, ______________ are "they who absolutely cannot bear the instant when the illusion is shattered."

3. Whose daughter does Duc want to marry?

4. Whom does Duc kiss on the mouth in the third room that the "society" visits on the "First Day"?

5. Where does Oxtiern plan to take Ernestine after leaving Fabrice's home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Oxtiern tell Fabrice is his only concern?

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

4. What is special about the Friday parties?

5. In a short summary, what happens during the action of Duclos' story?

6. What are the stage directions for Act Three?

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 Complex Passions?

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

10. Why does Ernestine wish to marry Herman?

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