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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 51 - 80.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What event does Valmont tell Madame de Tourvel secured his love for her?
(a) Hearing of her piety from Madame de Rosemonde.
(b) Meeting her for the first time.
(c) His charitable actions toward the peasants.
(d) Looking into her eyes on a starlit evening.

3. How does Valmont make sure that Madame de Tourvel will read his first letter?
(a) He leaves it in plain sight so she is forced to take it.
(b) He hides it in her writing desk so she will see it.
(c) He gives it to her maid to deliver to her.
(d) He corners her and reads it aloud.

4. How does Valmont avoid detection of his and the Vicomtesse's dalliance?
(a) He pretends to become ill and incapable of making love.
(b) He accuses her of sleeping with a different man.
(c) He pretends there was a burglar in her room.
(d) He sneaks away from the house before everyone wakes.

5. How does Valmont force Madame de Tourvel's maid to help with his plans?
(a) He bribes her with 400 francs.
(b) He threatens to blackmail her.
(c) He rapes her.
(d) He humiliates her by forcing her to be naked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which place in the social hierarchy did Laclos' family occupy?

2. With what circumstance is Danceny most frustrated?

3. What euphemism does Merteuil use to refer to her lover?

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

5. In letter 52, what does Valmont accuse Madame de Tourvel of slandering?

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