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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 16 - 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author of the Editor's Preface, what is the value of a work of literature?
(a) The opportunity it offers its readers to escape their dull, daily lives.
(b) Its moral obligation to society.
(c) The price it can be sold at; the wealth it can bring its author.
(d) Its usefulness to society and/or the pleasure it gives its readers.

2. What advice does Cécile's friend offer regarding Danceny's letter?
(a) Cécile should not respond.
(b) Cécile should reply immediately and assure Danceny of her love.
(c) Cécile should reply and chastise Danceny for taking such a liberty.
(d) Cécile should show the letter to her mother.

3. How does Valmont contrive to grope the woman he wants to seduce?
(a) By pretending to stumble into her.
(b) By helping her mount a horse.
(c) By carrying her across a ditch.
(d) By grabbing her from behind.

4. What common subjects of social satire is the novel clearly lacking, according to Coward?
(a) Servants and peasants.
(b) Innocent young women and men.
(c) Artists, musicians, and stage actors.
(d) Adult males, financiers, and clergymen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In letter 5, how does Merteuil react to Valmont's object of desire?

2. What does Cécile tell Danceny in letter 49?

3. To whom does the Marquise de Merteuil confide her plots?

4. Why must Cécile's marriage be postponed?

5. What euphemism does Merteuil use to refer to her lover?

(see the answer key)

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