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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the school-friend to whom Cécile writes?
(a) Émilie.
(b) Francoise.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Sophie.

2. In letter 26, what does Madame de Tourvel blame on her impassioned outburst?
(a) Her sense of security made her unwary.
(b) Her sudden confusion at the turn of events.
(c) The unbelieving portions of her mind and heart.
(d) The true feelings of love pouring into her heart.

3. What common subjects of social satire is the novel clearly lacking, according to Coward?
(a) Servants and peasants.
(b) Artists, musicians, and stage actors.
(c) Innocent young women and men.
(d) Adult males, financiers, and clergymen.

4. What is a "little house?"
(a) A luxurious love-nest in the country.
(b) A temporary dwelling for those on the run from the law.
(c) The servants' quarters, attached to a large estate.
(d) A peasant hovel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cécile initially feel about Danceny?

2. In his other writings, what view did Laclos take of women?

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

4. How does Valmont trick Madame de Volanges into receiving his second letter?

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

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