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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Valmont say is notable about the man pursuing Merteuil?
(a) He is ugly, but nevertheless a great seducer.
(b) He is well endowed.
(c) He ranks high in the King's court.
(d) Through skilled conversation, he can get anyone to admit to anything.

2. What advice does Cécile's friend offer regarding Danceny's letter?
(a) Cécile should not respond.
(b) Cécile should reply and chastise Danceny for taking such a liberty.
(c) Cécile should show the letter to her mother.
(d) Cécile should reply immediately and assure Danceny of her love.

3. Why, says Madame de Tourvel in letter 78, was she wary toward Valmont when they first met?
(a) She resented being the object of his affection.
(b) His jocular disposition irritated her.
(c) She was confused about her feelings towards him.
(d) His negative reputation put her on her guard.

4. What does Cécile tell Danceny in letter 49?
(a) That her duty to God and her future husband prevent her from being with him.
(b) That she will meet him at a secret location to consummate their love.
(c) That Merteuil convinced her to continue writing to him.
(d) That she wants to continue their relationship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the Marquise de Merteuil confide her plots?

2. How does Valmont spy on Madame de Tourvel?

3. In letter 20, what does Merteuil promise Valmont upon the success of his seduction of Madame de Tourvel?

4. Why does Valmont think it possible to seduce this woman?

5. What occurs in the tale of seduction Valmont tells Merteuil in letter 79?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Merteuil respond to Valmont's warning?

2. How does Valmont describe Madame de Tourvel?

3. Describe Cécile's relationship with Merteuil.

4. What is the content of Danceny's letters to Cécile?

5. What concession does Madame de Tourvel give Valmont, and what are the results?

6. What does Merteuil suggest, in different forms, to Cécile and Valmont?

7. How does Madame de Tourvel respond to Valmont's first love letter?

8. What are Merteuil and Valmont's plans for Danceny and Cécile at the beginning of Part II?

9. What does Merteuil assert is the reason women become "victims" of seduction?

10. What were Laclos' general views on politics and gender relations?

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