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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Valmont brag about to Merteuil at the beginning of Part IV?
(a) He made Cécile his love-slave.
(b) He successfully seduced Madame de Tourvel.
(c) He publicly humiliated Madame de Volanges.
(d) He wounded Danceny in a duel.

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

3. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?
(a) He threatens to kill her husband if she does not love him.
(b) He threatens to kill himself if she will not love him.
(c) He argues that she is selfish and vain in refusing him.
(d) He asserts that all love, no matter what kind, is good.

4. Which category of women does Merteuil consider the most worthwhile?
(a) Mysterious, enigmatic widows.
(b) Young, pretty, dull women.
(c) Independent, intelligent women of character.
(d) Middle-aged, hardened, despairing women.

5. What does Madame de Tourvel regret in letter 124?
(a) That she must be forever miserable for sacrificing Valmont.
(b) That she lost Madame de Rosemonde's respect.
(c) That Valmont returned all her letters instead of keeping them.
(d) That she must agree to whatever Valmont asks of her.

6. What has Merteuil begun to think about Belleroche?
(a) She considers marrying him.
(b) She thinks he is a better lover than Valmont.
(c) She has suspicions that he has another lover.
(d) She becomes tired of him and needs a break.

7. What does Merteuil worry about Madame de Volanges?
(a) That the business with Prévan will damage her reputation.
(b) That no one will believe Merteuil's version of events.
(c) That maybe she really loves Prévan.
(d) That everyone will discover it was a sham.

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

9. What is the reason for Valmont's seduction of Madame de Tourvel, according to what Valmont tells Merteuil in letter 133?
(a) Valmont wanted to investigate his own seductive powers.
(b) Valmont gladly took on Madame de Tourvel's seduction on a dare.
(c) Valmont felt he needed more practice at ordinary seductions.
(d) Valmont was bored and wanted a project to occupy his time.

10. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?
(a) She dislikes reading about Valmont's progress with Madame de Tourvel.
(b) She dislikes reading about Valmont's past seductions.
(c) She dislikes reading about Cécile's progress with Danceny.
(d) She dislikes reading Valmont's preachy advice.

11. What does the unsigned note to Danceny communicate?
(a) It suggests that he elope with Cécile.
(b) It warns him that charges may be laid against him.
(c) It vehemently accuses him of devilish acts.
(d) It asks him for forgiveness for Valmont's actions.

12. How did Merteuil become adept at controlling her facial features?
(a) By observing how other people conceal what they think or feel.
(b) Her time as an actress gave her opportunities to practice facial expressions.
(c) As a child, her tutor of manners was strict and taught her well.
(d) She woke up one day and was suddenly able to control her features.

13. How does Madame de Rosemonde respond to Madame de Tourvel's news concerning herself and Valmont?
(a) With calm, pious acceptance.
(b) With confusion and curiosity.
(c) With rage and harsh words.
(d) With disappointment and censure.

14. To whom does Valmont write to ask about seeing Madame de Tourvel?
(a) To her untrustworthy maid.
(b) To her confessor, Father Anselme.
(c) To her good friend, Madame de Volanges.
(d) To her husband, Monsieur de Tourvel.

15. What does Madame de Rosemonde offer Madame de Tourvel in her return letter?
(a) Censure, chastisement, and disappointment.
(b) Understanding, forgiveness, and hope.
(c) Happiness, joy, and congratulations.
(d) Confusion, curiosity, and ignorance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Madame de Volanges ask of Merteuil?

2. Why is Merteuil's maid trustworthy?

3. About what does Valmont mock Merteuil in letter 158?

4. What does Danceny do to Merteuil, as reported by Madame de Volanges in letter 168?

5. What does Madame de Rosemonde advise Madame de Volanges do about Cécile?

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