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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 tone of Cécile's letter 55 to Sophie?
(a) Adult and experienced.
(b) Gloating and mocking.
(c) Tender and cautious.
(d) Frightened and remorseful.

2. What was Laclos' relationship with his own wife and children?
(a) He was harsh and abusive.
(b) He was timid and shy.
(c) He was warm and loving.
(d) He was cold and distant.

3. What event does Valmont tell Madame de Tourvel secured his love for her?
(a) His charitable actions toward the peasants.
(b) Hearing of her piety from Madame de Rosemonde.
(c) Looking into her eyes on a starlit evening.
(d) Meeting her for the first time.

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

5. How does Valmont make sure that Madame de Tourvel will read his first letter?
(a) He gives it to her maid to deliver to her.
(b) He hides it in her writing desk so she will see it.
(c) He leaves it in plain sight so she is forced to take it.
(d) He corners her and reads it aloud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What common subjects of social satire is the novel clearly lacking, according to Coward?

2. How does Danceny give his first note to Cécile?

3. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?

4. What does Merteuil worry about Madame de Volanges?

5. What is Madame de Tourvel's reaction upon being left alone in her room with Valmont?

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