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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Letters 1 through 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Laclos' relationship with his own wife and children?
(a) He was timid and shy.
(b) He was cold and distant.
(c) He was harsh and abusive.
(d) He was warm and loving.

2. In letter 5, how does Merteuil react to Valmont's object of desire?
(a) She places absolute faith in Valmont.
(b) She expresses doubts as to his capability.
(c) She is incredulous and mocking.
(d) She encourages his plan of seduction.

3. How does Cécile initially feel about Danceny?
(a) She hates his strict style of teaching.
(b) She likes him and wants to please him with her musical abilities.
(c) She falls deeply in love with him.
(d) She feels ambivalent about him and he bores her.

4. How does Coward characterize each "chapter" in __Les Liaisons Dangereuses_?
(a) They are "stodgy."
(b) They are "theatrical."
(c) They are "flighty."
(d) They are "identical to one another."

5. How does Valmont act toward Madame de Tourvel, as reported in letter 11?
(a) He is gentlemanly and attentive.
(b) He ignores her and barely speaks to her.
(c) He makes no attempt to conceal his lust.
(d) He regales her with licentious tales.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was __Les Liaisons Dangereuses_ treated after the turn of the 20th century?

3. What literary tradition does Coward see as applicable?

4. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?

5. Whom does Cécile's mother intend for her to marry?

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