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Dangerous Liaisons
Pierre Ambroise Laclos
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Part One, Exchange One: Letters I–IX
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The Marquise de Merteuil
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Which of the following motivates the Marquise and the Vicomte to start an intrigue?
Love
Hatred
Boredom
Anger
2
of 5
What are the stakes of the bet the Vicomte proposes to the Marquise?
Sex
Money
Adoration
Celebrity status
3
of 5
With whom does Cécile fall in love?
Comte
Vicomte
Marquis
Music teacher
4
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What motivates Valmont's decision to seduce Cecile?
Her beauty
Trash-talk of Cecile's mother
His overwhelming passion
Inability to seduce Presidente
5
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What motivates Valmont to leave the Présidente?
Desire to appear moral
Guilty conscience
Maintenance of bad reputation
Genuine love for Cecile
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