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Dangerous Liaisons

Pierre Ambroise Laclos

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Context Quiz

Further Study Context Quiz

1 of 5
During his writing of Dangerous Liaisons, what did Laclos do professionally?

Serve as royal butler
Manage a theatre
Supervise construction of fort
International ambassador

2 of 5
Which of the following best captures the public reception to the publication of Dangerous Liaisons?

Public dismissal
Praise and scandal
Critical disaster
Disdain and rejection

3 of 5
Which of the following best describes the genre of Dangerous Liaisons?

Short story collection
Dramatic monologue
Scandalous rag
Epistolary novel

4 of 5
In Dangerous Liaisons, how do the characters vie with, and scheme against, each other?

Through their writing
Through espionage
Through family drama
Through revelation of secrets

5 of 5
The preface to the novel encouraged which of the following public reactions?

Concern about impending revolution
Interest in the author
Reading story as true
Deeper appreciation for literature

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