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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 has Merteuil tricked Cécile into doing?
(a) Sleeping with Valmont.
(b) Refusing to marry the Comte de Gercourt.
(c) Telling Madame de Volanges about her love for Danceny.
(d) Meeting with Danceny alone.

2. Why does Gercourt wish to delay his and Cécile's marriage?
(a) He has cold feet.
(b) His regiment will move further away.
(c) He wants to travel in Italy with a relative.
(d) He wishes for time to allow Cécile to grow up.

3. What does Merteuil advise Cécile to do after being raped by Valmont?
(a) Confess everything to her mother and ask for forgiveness.
(b) Give into pleasure and take Valmont as a lover.
(c) Give into despair.
(d) Keep the event secret from Danceny and elope with him.

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

5. What is the name of the school-friend to whom Cécile writes?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Francoise.
(d) Émilie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Danceny trust to help him continue his relationship with Cécile?

3. How does Valmont's tale of seduction end?

4. What does Madame de Tourvel confess to Madame de Rosemonde?

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

(see the answer key)

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