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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 81 - 100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the school-friend to whom Cécile writes?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Francoise.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Émilie.

2. In letter 5, how does Merteuil react to Valmont's object of desire?
(a) She expresses doubts as to his capability.
(b) She places absolute faith in Valmont.
(c) She is incredulous and mocking.
(d) She encourages his plan of seduction.

3. Into which main form(s) was __Les Liaisons Dangereuses_ reproduced in the 20th century?
(a) Lyric poetry.
(b) Factual memoirs.
(c) Plays and film adaptations.
(d) Novellas.

4. What message does the Publisher's Foreword give?
(a) It warns the readers that this is a dangerous novel.
(b) It offers a comic summary of the novel.
(c) It encourages readers to thoroughly enjoy the novel
(d) It asserts the reality and truth of the novel's events.

5. With whom does Valmont conspire to trick and humiliate a new acquaintance?
(a) Merteuil.
(b) Madame de Volanges.
(c) Émilie.
(d) Cécile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Madame de Volanges ask of Merteuil?

2. What does Madame de Tourvel allow Valmont to do?

3. Why, says Madame de Tourvel in letter 78, was she wary toward Valmont when they first met?

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

5. What does Madame de Tourvel tell Madame de Volanges she will do to get rid of Valmont?

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