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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Danceny give his first note to Cécile?
(a) He slips it under her bedroom door.
(b) He gives it to Valmont to pass to her.
(c) He throws it on her lap.
(d) He hides it in her harp case.

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

4. How does Valmont avoid detection of his and the Vicomtesse's dalliance?
(a) He sneaks away from the house before everyone wakes.
(b) He pretends to become ill and incapable of making love.
(c) He accuses her of sleeping with a different man.
(d) He pretends there was a burglar in her room.

5. What idea does Merteuil plant in Cécile's head after the revelation of her and Danceny's love?
(a) Becoming a nun.
(b) Seeing Danceny in secret.
(c) Running away with Danceny.
(d) Shifting her desire to Valmont.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madame de Tourvel react when Valmont professes his love?

2. What does Valmont do when alone with Cécile in her room?

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

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

5. What does Valmont suspect about Cécile?

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