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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 81 - 100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Valmont tell Danceny in letter 89?
(a) That Cécile pines away for Danceny.
(b) That Cécile does not trust him.
(c) That Cécile's love grows stronger every day.
(d) That Cécile sets her sights on a new man.

2. What is the first action Valmont takes to make Madame de Tourvel look favorably upon him?
(a) He leaps to his aunt's aid when she falls.
(b) He disarms a burglar at the estate.
(c) He pays a peasant family's back taxes.
(d) He expresses interest in a position in the Church.

3. What does Laclos favor over the well-trained mind?
(a) A feeling heart.
(b) A stout constitution.
(c) A sense of humor.
(d) A high social station.

4. What was the beginning of Laclos' military career like?
(a) He fought constantly in the Seven Years' War.
(b) He became a decorated hero and military adviser to the King.
(c) He was garrisoned in provincial towns and saw no battle action.
(d) He set sail for India and China to support France's colonial efforts.

5. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?
(a) He argues that she is selfish and vain in refusing him.
(b) He threatens to kill her husband if she does not love him.
(c) He threatens to kill himself if she will not love him.
(d) He asserts that all love, no matter what kind, is good.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merteuil decide that Prévan is attempting to seduce her?

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

3. What does the author of the Editor's Preface claim he has done?

4. What does Valmont say is notable about the man pursuing Merteuil?

5. What literary tradition does Coward see as applicable?

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