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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 abandonment.
(c) Their reproductive ability.
(d) Their virginity.

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

3. According to Part Three of "The 120 Days of Sodom," what month is it?
(a) February.
(b) January.
(c) April.
(d) March.

4. Madame Scholtz tells Oxtiern that Herman's profession is that of a ___________.
(a) Baker.
(b) Tradesman.
(c) Miner.
(d) Bookkeeper.

5. What does the narrator say is the second most important city in Sweden?
(a) Uppsala.
(b) Kiruna.
(c) Ystad.
(d) Mora.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Oxtiern tell Fabrice his intentions are regarding Ernestine?

3. How many men seized Herman as he ran from Madame Scholtz's house after being accused of theft?

4. According to the book's introduction, how many times has Duc de Blangis been married?

5. How many witnesses sign depositions against Herman for the theft of Madame Scholtz's money?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Narcisse at the supper meal on the First Day?

4. What is special about the Friday parties?

5. What are the details surrounding Herman?

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

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

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

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

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

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