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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Madame de Tourvel promise to Madame de Volanges in letter 11?
(a) That she will treat Valmont coldly.
(b) That she will request that Valmont leave the estate.
(c) That she will do everything Valmont asks of her.
(d) That she will consider no one's feelings, but her own.

5. In letter 20, what does Merteuil promise Valmont upon the success of his seduction of Madame de Tourvel?
(a) That she will admit he is better at seductions than she.
(b) That she will sleep with him.
(c) That she will introduce him to another young lady.
(d) That she will never speak to him again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the school-friend to whom Cécile writes?

2. In letter 5, how does Merteuil react to Valmont's object of desire?

3. How does Madame de Tourvel react when Valmont professes his love?

4. In his other writings, what view did Laclos take of women?

5. What ruse does Valmont use to attempt to secretly rifle through Madame de Tourvel's letters?

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