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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what issue does Cécile ask Merteuil's advice in letter 27?
(a) Whether she should tell her mother of her interest in Danceny.
(b) Whether it would be wrong to correspond with Danceny.
(c) Which gown she should wear to the opera the next night.
(d) Whether Merteuil thinks Danceny will remain faithful.

2. What event not directly described in the novel weighs heavily on Merteuil's mind?
(a) Her planned travels across the Continent.
(b) The death of one of Merteuil's close relatives.
(c) A devastating fire in a wealthy area of Paris.
(d) A lawsuit involving her.

3. What does Madame de Tourvel promise to Madame de Volanges in letter 11?
(a) That she will consider no one's feelings, but her own.
(b) That she will request that Valmont leave the estate.
(c) That she will do everything Valmont asks of her.
(d) That she will treat Valmont coldly.

4. What does Valmont teach Cécile when they are alone together?
(a) How to take precautions against pregnancy.
(b) Dirty language and sexual positions.
(c) How to become the next Merteuil.
(d) How to be modest and seem virginal for Gercourt.

5. Who is Valmont's valet?
(a) Philippe.
(b) Bertram.
(c) Gerard.
(d) Azolan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Madame de Volanges' sudden illness threaten?

2. Where does Cécile live before coming home to Paris?

3. How does Valmont contrive to grope the woman he wants to seduce?

4. Why is Madame de Tourvel suddenly convinced that Valmont no longer loves her?

5. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?

(see the answer key)

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