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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do today's readers of Laclos interpret his novel?
(a) They find that each character has definite motivations.
(b) They always apply Laclos' personal history to the meaning of the novel.
(c) They cannot agree on the ambiguous meanings and motivations of the characters.
(d) They neglect several characters and only focus on one or two.

2. In his other writings, what view did Laclos take of women?
(a) Women should not be enslaved by a male-dominated society.
(b) Women were corruptors of society.
(c) A woman's honor was tied to their virginity.
(d) Women should be seen or heard.

3. What advice does Cécile's friend offer regarding Danceny's letter?
(a) Cécile should not respond.
(b) Cécile should show the letter to her mother.
(c) Cécile should reply immediately and assure Danceny of her love.
(d) Cécile should reply and chastise Danceny for taking such a liberty.

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

5. Who wrote the Publisher's Foreword to _Les Liasons Dangerueses_?
(a) Laclos' wife, Marie-Soulange Duperré.
(b) The owner of the shop in which the book was printed.
(c) Choderlos de Laclos.
(d) The Duke d'Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what does Coward see as at fault for the events of the novel?

2. Why does Valmont think it possible to seduce this woman?

3. How does Cécile initially feel about Danceny?

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

5. What does Valmont ask Madame de Tourvel to do in letter 35?

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