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

2. What has been the effect of Madame de Tourvel's separation from Valmont?
(a) She finds another man to love.
(b) She realizes how much he manipulated her.
(c) She loves him more than ever.
(d) His memory receded from her mind.

3. With whom does Valmont conspire to trick and humiliate a new acquaintance?
(a) Cécile.
(b) Merteuil.
(c) Madame de Volanges.
(d) Émilie.

4. What does Madame de Volanges say about Valmont to Madame de Tourvel in letter 9?
(a) Valmont has an excellent reputation around town.
(b) Valmont has an addiction to gambling.
(c) Valmont is dangerous and deceitful.
(d) Valmont is trustworthy and honest.

5. How does Madame de Tourvel react when Valmont professes his love?
(a) She stands bemused and silent.
(b) She bursts into tears.
(c) She faints on the floor.
(d) She scolds him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do today's readers of Laclos interpret his novel?

2. What was Laclos' relationship with his own wife and children?

3. What does Valmont teach Cécile when they are alone together?

4. Which place in the social hierarchy did Laclos' family occupy?

5. What reflection does Madame de Rosemonde offer to Danceny in letter 171?

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