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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was __Les Liaisons Dangereuses_ treated after the turn of the 20th century?
(a) Readers and critics extolled it as the single best novel of the Western hemisphere.
(b) Readers and critics ignored its existence until ten years ago.
(c) Readers and critics were more likely to praise and study it.
(d) Readers and critics reaffirmed the initial 18th-century response.

2. How does Merteuil increase sympathy for herself?
(a) She keeps quiet and the mystery deepens.
(b) She claims to have been raped.
(c) She pretends to be ill.
(d) She asserts that Prévan robbed her.

3. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?
(a) He threatens to kill her husband if she does not love him.
(b) He argues that she is selfish and vain in refusing him.
(c) He threatens to kill himself if she will not love him.
(d) He asserts that all love, no matter what kind, is good.

4. How does Merteuil respond to Valmont's warning about the man who wants to pursue her?
(a) She decides to pursue the man.
(b) She resolves to reform the man's libertine ways.
(c) She ignores his warning and forgets the man.
(d) She takes Valmont's advice to beware.

5. In letter 26, what does Madame de Tourvel blame on her impassioned outburst?
(a) The true feelings of love pouring into her heart.
(b) Her sense of security made her unwary.
(c) The unbelieving portions of her mind and heart.
(d) Her sudden confusion at the turn of events.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two people Cécile admits she likes best?

2. Why is Cécile unable to go to the opera with Merteuil?

3. What does Danceny fear after reading Valmont's report?

4. How does Prévan get into Merteuil's room on the night of his apparent victory?

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

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