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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Madame in the Third Dialogue, what is the psychological effect of semen's operation in conception?
(a) Children love their fathers more.
(b) Men must copulate constantly.
(c) Women yearn to have a penis.
(d) Women desire to drink semen.

2. In this section of the Third Dialogue, what does Eugenie forswear?
(a) Virginity.
(b) Religion.
(c) Her family.
(d) Monogamy.

3. According to Madame de Saint-Ange, what customary restriction does Dolmance make regarding his sexual partners?
(a) He generally only has sex with men.
(b) He is celibate.
(c) He prefers prepubescent girls.
(d) He never has sex with only one person at a time.

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

5. What role models does Dolmance detest vocally regarding his virtue-vice argument?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Parents.
(c) Clergymen.
(d) Professors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does the Marquis de Sade use to refer to his readers in the beginning of his Introduction?

2. What decor of Madame de Saint-Ange's boudoir arouses curiosity from Eugenie in the Third Dialogue?

3. In To the Libertines, what does Sade promise to all of those who follow his precepts?

4. What corporal punishment does Dolmance administer to Eugenie early in the Third Dialogue?

5. Which of the following groups is not one that Sade refers to specifically in To the Libertines?

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