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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 101 - 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the tone of Cécile's letter 55 to Sophie?
(a) Tender and cautious.
(b) Adult and experienced.
(c) Frightened and remorseful.
(d) Gloating and mocking.

2. What does Madame de Tourvel confess to Madame de Rosemonde?
(a) That she loves Valmont.
(b) That she secretly hates society.
(c) That she will divorce her husband.
(d) That he thinks of suicide.

3. Why does Valmont think it possible to seduce this woman?
(a) She expressed interest in him.
(b) Her husband is away.
(c) He already knows she has a weak character.
(d) He seduced her in the past.

4. Which category of women does Merteuil consider the most worthwhile?
(a) Middle-aged, hardened, despairing women.
(b) Independent, intelligent women of character.
(c) Mysterious, enigmatic widows.
(d) Young, pretty, dull women.

5. What is Valmont and Danceny's relationship as of letter 57?
(a) Open and trusting.
(b) Wary and cautious.
(c) They do not have a relationship.
(d) Vengeful and angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valmont instruct his valet to do in Paris?

2. How does Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?

3. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?

4. What does Madame de Rosemonde offer Madame de Tourvel in her return letter?

5. Whom does Valmont plan to seduce?

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