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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) Blindness.
(b) Dementia.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Rheumatism.

2. Where does Cécile live before coming home to Paris?
(a) With her elderly aunt.
(b) On the streets.
(c) With a family friend.
(d) At a convent.

3. What is the main rule of Valmont's and Merteuil's seductions?
(a) Married people are off-limits.
(b) Seductions of impressionable teens are the only worthwhile seductions.
(c) Nothing to incriminate themselves should exist in writing.
(d) They cannot interfere in one another's schemes.

4. In letter 5, how does Merteuil react to Valmont's object of desire?
(a) She places absolute faith in Valmont.
(b) She encourages his plan of seduction.
(c) She expresses doubts as to his capability.
(d) She is incredulous and mocking.

5. What does Valmont instruct his valet to do in Paris?
(a) Spy on Madame de Tourvel.
(b) Enlist the help of Danceny in seducing Madame de Tourvel.
(c) Beg to Merteuil for help on Valmont's behalf.
(d) Pretend to be in love with Madame de Tourvel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merteuil think is dull above all else?

2. What does Danceny refuse to do, despite Madame de Volanges' request?

3. How does Cécile respond to Merteuil's advice about her relationship with Valmont?

4. What event does Madame de Volanges' sudden illness threaten?

5. How does Valmont give Cécile her letter from Danceny?

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