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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In this section, Dolmance says he'll respect friendship if what?
(a) It is sexual.
(b) It is useful.
(c) It is noncommittal.
(d) It is brief.

2. What arrives in the boudoir at the beginning of the Sixth Dialogue?
(a) A repast for supper.
(b) A collection of ancient dildos.
(c) News of Danton's execution.
(d) A missive from Eugenie's father.

3. Why is Madame de Mistival's body already bruised?
(a) She was beaten by her husband.
(b) She fell on Madame de Saint-Ange's stairs.
(c) She is deeply ill.
(d) She is a devoted libertine.

4. Who does Dolmance call near the end of this section?
(a) Madame de Mistival.
(b) Augustin.
(c) V.
(d) Eugenie's Father.

5. In the end of the Fifth Dialogue, Chevalier argues that Dolmance would not be so callous if what happened?
(a) He had vaginal sex.
(b) He read less.
(c) He had been raised Catholic.
(d) He had ever been poor.

6. What is the sole value of sexuality, according to Dolmance in this section?
(a) Fulfillment.
(b) Procreation.
(c) Monetary transaction.
(d) Copulation.

7. In this section, what does Dolmance claim the heart does?
(a) Deceives.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Produces life.
(d) Speaks truth.

8. Which of the following characters is not involved in plotting the education of Eugenie?
(a) Madame de Mistival.
(b) Eugenie's father.
(c) Dolmance.
(d) Madame de Saint-Ange.

9. Which of the following acts is not enacted in The Bedroom Philosophers?
(a) Incest.
(b) Sodomy.
(c) Flatulence fetishism.
(d) Bestiality.

10. How does Dolmance believe his contemporaries would describe him?
(a) Domineering.
(b) Lascivious.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Decent.

11. In nature, according to Dolmance, what commodity is not as sacred as some believe?
(a) Golds.
(b) Blood.
(c) Semen.
(d) Tears.

12. How does Dolmance physically stimulate Augustin at the beginning of the Fifth Dialogue?
(a) He penetrates his anus.
(b) He kisses his neck.
(c) He tussels his hair.
(d) He strokes his penis.

13. According to Dolmance in this section, what do sodomites pride themselves on?
(a) Insatiability.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Frankness.
(d) Discretion.

14. Who does Dolmance order to stoke him in this section of the Fifth Dialogue?
(a) Eugenie.
(b) Madame de Saint-Ange.
(c) Augustin.
(d) Chevalier.

15. In Dolmance's tirade in this section, what is not compulsory for copulation?
(a) Love.
(b) Procreation.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Orgasm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What permission does Eugenie's father give the libertines in the Sixth Dialogue?

2. Who briefly protests the abuse of Madame de Mistival in the Final Dialogue?

3. Which two libertines penetrate Madame de Saint-Ange in this section?

4. What laws does the author of the pamphlet think should be instituted to ensure duty to God?

5. What class of animal will not copulate unless he thinks he is alone?

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