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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 16 - 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Cécile's marriage be postponed?
(a) Her fiancé is gravely ill.
(b) Cécile has second thoughts about marriage.
(c) Cécile plans to travel and further her education.
(d) Her fiancé is away with his regiment.

2. What was the beginning of Laclos' military career like?
(a) He became a decorated hero and military adviser to the King.
(b) He fought constantly in the Seven Years' War.
(c) He was garrisoned in provincial towns and saw no battle action.
(d) He set sail for India and China to support France's colonial efforts.

3. What else does David Coward, author of the Introduction, insist is a factor in libertine novels?
(a) The questioning of humanity's purpose on earth.
(b) The provocation of social mores.
(c) The surrealist confusion of society.
(d) The reinforcement of ancient wisdom.

4. According to the author of the Editor's Preface, what is the value of a work of literature?
(a) Its moral obligation to society.
(b) Its usefulness to society and/or the pleasure it gives its readers.
(c) The price it can be sold at; the wealth it can bring its author.
(d) The opportunity it offers its readers to escape their dull, daily lives.

5. What advice does Cécile's friend offer regarding Danceny's letter?
(a) Cécile should not respond.
(b) Cécile should show the letter to her mother.
(c) Cécile should reply immediately and assure Danceny of her love.
(d) Cécile should reply and chastise Danceny for taking such a liberty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valmont spy on Madame de Tourvel?

2. What event does Valmont tell Madame de Tourvel secured his love for her?

3. Who wrote the Publisher's Foreword to _Les Liasons Dangerueses_?

4. What does Valmont ask Madame de Tourvel to do in letter 35?

5. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?

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