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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valmont and Madame de Tourvel's first sexual encounter go?
(a) She faints and he rapes her.
(b) She surprises him with her refined technique.
(c) They are interrupted by a servant halfway through.
(d) It is a mutually satisfying experience.

2. What does Merteuil think is dull above all else?
(a) Women whose coyness borders on rude dismissiveness.
(b) Women who sleep with men only because they can't say "no."
(c) Men who only use one method of seduction over and over.
(d) Men who attract women through their intellect, not their personalities.

3. What happens to Prévan after Merteuil gets done with him?
(a) He duels with Merteuil's lover, Belleroche.
(b) He proclaims himself innocent in a court of law.
(c) His commander orders his arrest.
(d) He flees the country in disgrace.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What physical condition makes it difficult for Madame de Rosemonde to write letters?

3. What does Valmont tell Danceny in letter 89?

4. What does Cécile assert to Danceny after his letter reveals his suspicions?

5. What about Valmont worries Madame de Tourvel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Valmont and Madame de Tourvel that shocks and angers Valmont, and why does he react so strongly?

2. How does Valmont thwart Merteuil with regards to Danceny?

3. Whom does Valmont enlist to help him communicate and meet with Madame de Tourvel? How does this person respond?

4. What does Valmont vow about his seduction of Madame de Tourvel, and how does he plan to carry out his plan?

5. What arguments does Valmont use to convince Madame de Tourvel to see him?

6. What is Merteuil's next plan for seduction? How does Valmont react?

7. What is the general content of the letter Azolan, Valmont's valet, writes to Valmont?

8. Summarize Merteuil's tale of her ruination of Prévan's.

9. What news of Valmont does Madame de Rosemonde give Madame de Tourvel, and how does Madame de Tourvel react?

10. Describe how Madame de Tourvel changes after being abandoned by Valmont.

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