View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Danceny fear after reading Valmont's report?
(a) That Cécile dies.
(b) That Cécile needs to go back to the convent.
(c) That Cécile loves Valmont.
(d) That Cécile no longer loves him.

2. Valmont asserts that a girl who has no respect for her mother will what?
(a) Have a moral mindset.
(b) Have no idea what love is about.
(c) Have no self-respect, either.
(d) Have concerns about sex.

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

4. What happens to Cécile when Valmont's door opens while they are together?
(a) She faints, then wakes to formulate an explanation.
(b) She has a seizure and miscarries.
(c) She decides to run away and live on the streets.
(d) She goes mad and must be institutionalized.

5. Why has Merteuil never remarried?
(a) She wants to retain independent control of her fortune.
(b) She never meets anyone, but boring old men.
(c) She dislikes anyone having the right to complain about her behavior.
(d) She is averse to the idea of belonging to one man.

6. What about Valmont worries Madame de Tourvel?
(a) His plans to travel to Italy.
(b) His lack of interest in her.
(c) The state of his health.
(d) His relationship with Cécile.

7. By letter 148, whom has Danceny taken as a lover?
(a) Merteuil.
(b) Julie.
(c) Rosalind.
(d) Cécile.

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

9. What is the ultimatum Valmont offers Merteuil?
(a) He demands that she publish her collection of letters, or he will.
(b) He demands that she submit to him or die.
(c) He offers a life of pleasure or a life of regret.
(d) He resolves to be either her lover or her enemy.

10. How does Cécile respond to Valmont's suggestion about their secret correspondence?
(a) She asks to speak to Danceny directly.
(b) She suggests they use a third party to pass their letters.
(c) She refuses to steal her mother's key.
(d) She agrees to Valmont's request for more time.

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

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

13. What physical condition makes it difficult for Madame de Rosemonde to write letters?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Rheumatism.

14. How does Prévan get into Merteuil's room on the night of his apparent victory?
(a) She suggests he use a secret staircase.
(b) He rappels down from her roof.
(c) He decides to climb her balcony.
(d) She suggests he disguise himself as a servant.

15. What is Madame de Tourvel's mindset in letter 161?
(a) Clear and coherent.
(b) Disturbed and disorganized.
(c) Sad and lonely.
(d) Thoughtful and contemplative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valmont order Merteuil to do?

2. What does Merteuil worry about Madame de Volanges?

3. Why does Gercourt wish to delay his and Cécile's marriage?

4. How long has Valmont spent seducing Madame de Tourvel?

5. What does Valmont suspect about Cécile?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 703 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample