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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 81 - 100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Merteuil increase sympathy for herself?
(a) She asserts that Prévan robbed her.
(b) She pretends to be ill.
(c) She keeps quiet and the mystery deepens.
(d) She claims to have been raped.

2. What does Laclos favor over the well-trained mind?
(a) A feeling heart.
(b) A stout constitution.
(c) A high social station.
(d) A sense of humor.

3. Whom does Cécile's mother intend for her to marry?
(a) The Chevalier Danceny.
(b) The Comte de Gercourt.
(c) The Vicomte de Valmont.
(d) Monsieur de Prévan.

4. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?
(a) Philippe-Égalité.
(b) Choderlos de Laclos.
(c) A close friend of Laclos.
(d) Laclos' wife, Marie-Soulange Duperré.

5. Why is Merteuil's maid trustworthy?
(a) The maid is Merteuil's daughter.
(b) Merteuil pays the maid an exorbitant salary for her cooperation.
(c) Merteuil threatened to kill the maid if she betrays Merteuil.
(d) Merteuil knows her maid's greatest secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame de Tourvel reveal to Valmont in letter 90?

2. What advice does Valmont give to Madame de Tourvel?

3. What does Merteuil worry about Madame de Volanges?

4. What was the beginning of Laclos' military career like?

5. Where does Cécile live before coming home to Paris?

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