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

2. What occurs in the tale of seduction Valmont tells Merteuil in letter 79?
(a) One woman seduces three brothers.
(b) Three couples get hoodwinked by one man.
(c) The many mistresses of the King.
(d) Valmont himself and two unnamed women.

3. How does Valmont give Cécile her letter from Danceny?
(a) He slips it under her bedroom door.
(b) He gives it to her on a walk in the countryside.
(c) He reads it aloud.
(d) He tosses it in her lap.

4. How does Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?
(a) Haughty and snobbish.
(b) Depressed and dour.
(c) Excited, but confused.
(d) Anxious and frightened.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valmont act toward Madame de Tourvel, as reported in letter 11?

2. Why must Cécile's marriage be postponed?

3. What does Merteuil advise Madame de Volanges regarding Cécile?

4. How does Valmont contrive to grope the woman he wants to seduce?

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

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