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

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

3. How many children did Duc de Blangis have?

4. For the private party that is held every Friday, from where do the women come?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the details surrounding Herman?

4. During the sixth week festival in December, what happens?

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

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

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 happens to Narcisse at the supper meal on the First Day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical analysis on Sade's texts. Focus on the material that both critics (included in the text) focused upon. Do you agree with their thoughts? Why? Do you disagree with their thoughts? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Do you agree with Villeterque's point of view on Sade's writings? Why/Why not? With what part of his statements do you agree? Why? With what part of his statements do you disagree? Why?

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