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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Whom does Merteuil want to manipulate into a relationship with Cécile?
(a) Valmont.
(b) Azolan.
(c) Monsieur de Tourvel.
(d) Danceny.

5. What does Danceny's letter 28 accuse Cécile of?
(a) Being flirtatious with other men.
(b) Being ignorant about his feelings.
(c) Being heartless and pitiless toward him.
(d) Being rude and condescending in her letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Coward characterize each "chapter" in __Les Liaisons Dangereuses_?

2. In letter 15, what does Valmont call Merteuil about her attentions to her current lover?

3. What does Merteuil think is Valmont's greatest flaw in his plan of seduction?

4. As of letter 44, what has Madame de Tourvel done with Valmont's letters?

5. How does Valmont act toward Madame de Tourvel, as reported in letter 11?

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