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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?
(a) Philippe-Égalité.
(b) Laclos' wife, Marie-Soulange Duperré.
(c) Choderlos de Laclos.
(d) A close friend of Laclos.

2. What does Cécile assert to Danceny after his letter reveals his suspicions?
(a) That if they will both be unhappy, it won't be entirely her fault.
(b) That her mother will never discover Cécile's plan.
(c) That she and Valmont decided not to listen to Danceny.
(d) That she will refuse to see him again.

3. What does Madame de Rosemonde offer Madame de Tourvel in her return letter?
(a) Understanding, forgiveness, and hope.
(b) Happiness, joy, and congratulations.
(c) Censure, chastisement, and disappointment.
(d) Confusion, curiosity, and ignorance.

4. What is the tone of Cécile's letter to Merteuil after her encounter with Valmont?
(a) Excited and jocular.
(b) Quiet and reserved.
(c) Proud and haughty.
(d) Ashamed and confused.

5. What does Madame de Tourvel confess to Madame de Rosemonde?
(a) That he thinks of suicide.
(b) That she secretly hates society.
(c) That she loves Valmont.
(d) That she will divorce her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did French society view Laclos after the publication of _Les Liaisons Dangereuses_?

2. What was Laclos' relationship with his own wife and children?

3. Whom does Merteuil target for her next seduction?

4. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?

5. As of letter 44, what has Madame de Tourvel done with Valmont's letters?

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