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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. To whom does Valmont write to ask about seeing Madame de Tourvel?
(a) To her confessor, Father Anselme.
(b) To her husband, Monsieur de Tourvel.
(c) To her untrustworthy maid.
(d) To her good friend, Madame de Volanges.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary tradition does Coward see as applicable?

2. What does Merteuil think is Valmont's greatest flaw in his plan of seduction?

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

4. On what issue does Cécile ask Merteuil's advice in letter 27?

5. What does Madame de Tourvel tell Madame de Volanges she will do to get rid of Valmont?

(see the answer key)

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