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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 does Valmont ask Madame de Tourvel to do in letter 35?
(a) Move to Paris so they can be seen in society together.
(b) Divorce her husband, the judge.
(c) Give him the names of those saying bad things about him.
(d) Commit to a sexual relationship with him.

2. What does Merteuil call Danceny in letter 38?
(a) Quiet and wise.
(b) Brainy and obtuse.
(c) Stupid and boring.
(d) Canny and secretive.

3. How did French society view Laclos after the publication of _Les Liaisons Dangereuses_?
(a) As a "mystery."
(b) As a "genius."
(c) As a "saint."
(d) As a "monster."

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

5. In letter 15, what does Valmont call Merteuil about her attentions to her current lover?
(a) He calls her a slave to another's pleasure.
(b) He calls her selfish and callous.
(c) He calls her gentle and caring.
(d) He calls her an attention seeker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does David Coward, author of the Introduction, insist is a factor in libertine novels?

2. Whom does Merteuil want to manipulate into a relationship with Cécile?

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

4. What does Merteuil tell Cécile when they attend the opera together?

5. What does Danceny's letter 28 accuse Cécile of?

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