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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What euphemism does Merteuil use to refer to her lover?
(a) "Distraction."
(b) "Swain."
(c) "Pastime."
(d) "Knight."

3. What advice does Valmont give to Madame de Tourvel?
(a) Love, and her fears will vanish.
(b) Desert her husband, in order to marry Valmont.
(c) Succumb to desire and she will pay the price.
(d) Tell others of his love for Valmont, and they will understand.

4. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?
(a) At a convent.
(b) At a home she owns in Paris.
(c) With Madame de Volanges in Paris.
(d) With Madame de Rosemonde in the country.

5. What idea does Merteuil plant in Cécile's head after the revelation of her and Danceny's love?
(a) Becoming a nun.
(b) Running away with Danceny.
(c) Shifting her desire to Valmont.
(d) Seeing Danceny in secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?

2. What event does Madame de Volanges' sudden illness threaten?

3. How does Merteuil increase sympathy for herself?

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

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

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