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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 151 - 175.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical condition makes it difficult for Madame de Rosemonde to write letters?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Rheumatism.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Blindness.

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 encourages his plan of seduction.
(d) She is incredulous and mocking.

3. How did Laclos' contemporary critics feel his novel would impact society?
(a) The novel would offer scrupulous moral lessons.
(b) The novel would showcase French literary talent.
(c) The novel would corrupt more people than it saved.
(d) The novel would challenge the political regime.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Merteuil's maid trustworthy?

2. Why is Madame de Tourvel suddenly convinced that Valmont no longer loves her?

3. What action does Valmont propose to Cécile to facilitate their secret correspondence?

4. With which philosophical movement of the 18th century is Laclos associated?

5. What does Danceny's letter 28 accuse Cécile of?

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