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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Danceny complain to Merteuil about in letter 118?
(a) Cécile's coyness about his love for her.
(b) Their current inability to be with each other.
(c) Valmont's relationship with Cécile.
(d) Merteuil's lover, Belleroche.

2. What is a "little house?"
(a) A peasant hovel.
(b) The servants' quarters, attached to a large estate.
(c) A temporary dwelling for those on the run from the law.
(d) A luxurious love-nest in the country.

3. How does Merteuil respond to Valmont's warning about the man who wants to pursue her?
(a) She takes Valmont's advice to beware.
(b) She resolves to reform the man's libertine ways.
(c) She ignores his warning and forgets the man.
(d) She decides to pursue the man.

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

5. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?
(a) At a convent.
(b) With Madame de Volanges in Paris.
(c) With Madame de Rosemonde in the country.
(d) At a home she owns in Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valmont and Danceny's relationship as of letter 57?

2. In letter 52, what does Valmont accuse Madame de Tourvel of slandering?

3. What has Merteuil begun to think about Belleroche?

4. What is the main rule of Valmont's and Merteuil's seductions?

5. What did the person whom Valmont sent to Madame de Tourvel do?

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