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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valmont's tale of seduction end?
(a) With a kidnapping.
(b) With a duel.
(c) With an orgy.
(d) With a pregnancy.

2. How does Merteuil decide that Prévan is attempting to seduce her?
(a) She eavesdrops on his conversation with the Bishop.
(b) She asks him directly whether he is interested in her, and he demurs.
(c) She refuses to play cards, and he follows her lead.
(d) She asks her friend, the Maréchale, whether Prévan mentioned her.

3. In letter 52, what does Valmont accuse Madame de Tourvel of slandering?
(a) The concepts of friendship and trust.
(b) Valmont's reputation.
(c) The generosity of Valmont's aunt.
(d) Her own reputation.

4. According to the author of the Editor's Preface, what is the value of a work of literature?
(a) The price it can be sold at; the wealth it can bring its author.
(b) The opportunity it offers its readers to escape their dull, daily lives.
(c) Its usefulness to society and/or the pleasure it gives its readers.
(d) Its moral obligation to society.

5. What action does Valmont propose to Cécile to facilitate their secret correspondence?
(a) Cécile should suggest that her mother leave Cécile alone at the country estate.
(b) Cécile and Valmont should not write, but only speak privately.
(c) Cécile and Danceny should disguise their handwriting and use the regular postal service.
(d) Cécile should steal her mother's key to Cécile's own room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Valmont trick to spend time with the Vicomtesse de M?

2. What was Laclos' relationship with his own wife and children?

3. What happens to Prévan after Merteuil gets done with him?

4. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?

5. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?

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