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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Cécile initially feel about Danceny?
(a) She likes him and wants to please him with her musical abilities.
(b) She feels ambivalent about him and he bores her.
(c) She hates his strict style of teaching.
(d) She falls deeply in love with him.

3. Who or what does Coward see as at fault for the events of the novel?
(a) The pressures of the social caste system.
(b) The fate handed down by God.
(c) The actions of individuals.
(d) The natural, undeniable human sexual curiosity.

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

5. What did the person whom Valmont sent to Madame de Tourvel do?
(a) The person argued against Valmont's case.
(b) The person convinced her to see Valmont.
(c) The person suggested Madame de Tourvel run away.
(d) The person told the legal authorities about Valmont's activities.

Short Answer Questions

1. By letter 148, whom has Danceny taken as a lover?

2. What common subjects of social satire is the novel clearly lacking, according to Coward?

3. How does Cécile respond to Valmont's suggestion about their secret correspondence?

4. Whom does Valmont's valet count on to get him access to Madame de Tourvel?

5. How does Danceny give his first note to Cécile?

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