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

2. In letter 52, what does Valmont accuse Madame de Tourvel of slandering?
(a) Her own reputation.
(b) Valmont's reputation.
(c) The concepts of friendship and trust.
(d) The generosity of Valmont's aunt.

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

4. What does Madame de Tourvel confess to Madame de Rosemonde?
(a) That he thinks of suicide.
(b) That she will divorce her husband.
(c) That she secretly hates society.
(d) That she loves Valmont.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, says Madame de Tourvel in letter 78, was she wary toward Valmont when they first met?

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

3. How does Valmont avoid detection of his and the Vicomtesse's dalliance?

4. How does Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?

5. According to Merteuil in letter 10, which pretext do women use to submit to sexual pleasure with a man?

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