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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In this section of the Third Dialogue, Madame explains to Eugenie the importance of being what?
(a) A whore.
(b) A single woman.
(c) A supplicant.
(d) A lady.

2. In Dolmance's opinion, what should a girl use to break her hymen?
(a) A very small penis.
(b) The largest penis possible.
(c) A fist.
(d) A dildo.

3. What is Dolmance's religious inclination?
(a) He is a satanist.
(b) He is a Roman Catholic.
(c) He is an atheist.
(d) He is Jewish.

4. Which of the following groups is not one that Sade refers to specifically in To the Libertines?
(a) Women.
(b) Profligates.
(c) Girls.
(d) Clergy.

5. Who does Eugenie admit she wants to kill at the beginning of this section?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her headmistress.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role models does Dolmance detest vocally regarding his virtue-vice argument?

2. What new attribute to Eugenie's personality in this section shocks Madame?

3. According to Madame de Saint-Ange in this section, what is the surest way for a wanton woman to avoid pregnancy?

4. Which body part does Madame de Saint-Ange recommend using to help a man to orgasm in this section?

5. According to Sade in To the Libertines, what is the only way one can find transcendence?

Short Essay Questions

1. What argument does Dolmance make about deceit in this section?

2. According to Sade in To the Philosphers, what is the key to happiness?

3. Describe Dolmance.

4. At the beginning of this section, what argument does Dolmance make regarding virtue?

5. What does Dolmance think about parental control of children?

6. How is Madame de Saint-Ange acquainted with Eugenie?

7. What standing wager does Madame de Saint-Ange have?

8. How does the Chevalier reassure Eugenie at the beginning of the Fourth Dialogue?

9. What arrangement does Dolmance create with Chevalier in the Fourth Dialogue?

10. Describe Dolmance's defense of incest.

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