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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Coward characterize each "chapter" in __Les Liaisons Dangereuses_?
(a) They are "identical to one another."
(b) They are "theatrical."
(c) They are "stodgy."
(d) They are "flighty."

2. In letter 52, what does Valmont accuse Madame de Tourvel of slandering?
(a) Her own reputation.
(b) The concepts of friendship and trust.
(c) The generosity of Valmont's aunt.
(d) Valmont's reputation.

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

4. What does Cécile think are pretty much the same thing?
(a) Sex and love.
(b) Friendship and love.
(c) Innocence and ignorance.
(d) Friendship and marriage.

5. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?
(a) With Madame de Rosemonde in the country.
(b) At a convent.
(c) At a home she owns in Paris.
(d) With Madame de Volanges in Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?

2. What does Madame de Volanges threaten to do to Danceny?

3. How does Madame de Tourvel react when Valmont professes his love?

4. Whom does Merteuil want to manipulate into a relationship with Cécile?

5. How did Laclos' contemporary critics feel his novel would impact society?

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