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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Merteuil do to get herself in the mood for sex with her lover?
(a) She reads.
(b) She gazes at herself in the mirror.
(c) She drinks wine.
(d) She daydreams.

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

4. Where does Cécile live before coming home to Paris?
(a) On the streets.
(b) With a family friend.
(c) With her elderly aunt.
(d) At a convent.

5. As of letter 44, what has Madame de Tourvel done with Valmont's letters?
(a) Left them all unread and ignored.
(b) Saved and repaired them.
(c) Sent them to Madame de Volanges as evidence against Valmont.
(d) Burnt them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wrote the Publisher's Foreword to _Les Liasons Dangerueses_?

3. Whom does Valmont plan to seduce?

4. What was Laclos' relationship with his own wife and children?

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

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