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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part Three of "The 120 Days of Sodom," what month is it?

2. At what time do the "Statutes" declare that the men should rise in the morning?

3. According to Casmir's claims, who is the accomplice to the Count in debaucheries?

4. What is the name of Duc's daughter whom he gives to Curval to marry?

5. On the 1st of December, how many tales does Champville tell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the First Day entail?

2. What does Martaine state that she wants to do on the 10th of January?

3. What are the stage directions for Act Three?

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

5. What are the stage directions for Act One?

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

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

8. Why does Herman want to wait to marry?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In your opinion, was Duc, the Bishop, the President de Curval, or Durcet the most deviant character? Which character do you believe to be the least deviant? Why? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you believe that the "Passions" moved from "complex" to "criminal" to "murderous"? What was the progression? What changed as the "Passions" progressed? Why do you believe the "Passions" changed?

Essay Topic 3

In an age where technology reigns supreme, people are mystified and obsessed with criminals. This is evidenced by television shows which feature serial killers and movies that are meant to disgust and frighten. Do you think that society is ready for Sade? Why/Why not?

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