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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Third Dialogue, Part One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Third Dialogue, which fluid is incorrectly identified as operative in procreation?
(a) Vaginal secretions.
(b) Breast milk.
(c) Menstrual blood.
(d) Saliva.

2. According to Sade in To the Libertines, what is the only way one can find transcendence?
(a) Killing those below oneself.
(b) Making love to de Sade.
(c) Sacrificing oneself to sensual pleasure.
(d) Abandoning the shackles of family.

3. Who does Sade recommend his young girl readers emulate?
(a) Madame de Saint-Ange.
(b) Himself.
(c) Eugenie.
(d) Madame de Mistival.

4. What is the value of starvation, according to Dolmance in the Third Dialogue?
(a) It allows him to eat more.
(b) It separates to lazy from the industrious.
(c) It creates manure.
(d) It reduces the population.

5. What corporal punishment does Dolmance administer to Eugenie early in the Third Dialogue?
(a) Tying down.
(b) Dripping hot wax.
(c) Spanking.
(d) Whipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this section of the Third Dialogue, Madame explains to Eugenie the importance of being what?

2. According to Madame de Sainte-Ange in the First Dialogue, what is Dolmance's preferred sex act?

3. How does Dolmance characterize the poor at the end of this section?

4. According to Dolmance, what is the most pleasurable sexual act?

5. What is Dolmance's religious inclination?

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