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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. Oxtiern's protege protege is considered to be _____________.
(a) Fabrice.
(b) Charles.
(c) Ernestine.
(d) Casmir.

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

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

4. When the Colonel and Ernestine arrive at Stockholm, whose home do they visit?
(a) Frindern's.
(b) Oxtiern's.
(c) Madame Plorman's.
(d) Madame Glunch's.

5. On what day is the "First Day"?
(a) January 1.
(b) December 1.
(c) May 1.
(d) November 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the "society" have to authenticate in regard to the "young maids" at the fourth dinner party?

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

3. Who offers himself/herself up to the Bishop, given that another has not satisfied him?

4. What do the eight young sultanas serve to the "society" at 11:00?

5. Who gets married during the sixth week's festival in December?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the stage directions for Act Three?

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

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

4. Why does Ernestine wish to marry Herman?

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

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

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

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

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

10. To whom do the 150 Simple Passions belong?

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