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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 151 - 175.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Danceny entrust to Madame de Rosemonde?
(a) The secret of Valmont and Madame de Tourvel's relationship.
(b) All of the lyric poetry he wrote for Cécile.
(c) Cécile's honor as Madame de Rosemonde's ward.
(d) Valmont's entire correspondence with Merteuil.

2. What does Valmont ask Madame de Tourvel to do in letter 35?
(a) Divorce her husband, the judge.
(b) Commit to a sexual relationship with him.
(c) Move to Paris so they can be seen in society together.
(d) Give him the names of those saying bad things about him.

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

4. What does Merteuil tell Cécile when they attend the opera together?
(a) On her wedding night, a young woman must be prepared for certain things.
(b) When a woman marries, she must love only her husband.
(c) It is perfectly acceptable to have many lovers at once.
(d) Marriage is a futile institution that oppresses women.

5. What does Merteuil think is Valmont's greatest flaw in his plan of seduction?
(a) His specific tone of voice with Madame de Tourvel.
(b) His endeavor to appear to have reformed his libertine ways.
(c) His reliance on writing letters.
(d) His coming on too strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madame de Tourvel feel about Valmont?

2. What does the unsigned note to Danceny communicate?

3. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?

4. How did Merteuil become adept at controlling her facial features?

5. What is Madame de Tourvel's mindset in letter 161?

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