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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame de Tourvel allow Valmont to do?
(a) Have sex with her.
(b) Write to her while they are apart.
(c) Tell Madame de Rosemonde about his feelings for her.
(d) Stay at Madame de Rosemonde's estate.

2. What does Madame de Volanges say about Valmont to Madame de Tourvel in letter 9?
(a) Valmont is trustworthy and honest.
(b) Valmont has an addiction to gambling.
(c) Valmont has an excellent reputation around town.
(d) Valmont is dangerous and deceitful.

3. Why must Cécile's marriage be postponed?
(a) Cécile plans to travel and further her education.
(b) Cécile has second thoughts about marriage.
(c) Her fiancé is gravely ill.
(d) Her fiancé is away with his regiment.

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

5. How does Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?
(a) Excited, but confused.
(b) Depressed and dour.
(c) Anxious and frightened.
(d) Haughty and snobbish.

Short Answer Questions

1. As of letter 44, what has Madame de Tourvel done with Valmont's letters?

2. In letter 26, what does Madame de Tourvel blame on her impassioned outburst?

3. What does Laclos favor over the well-trained mind?

4. How does Valmont make sure that Madame de Tourvel will read his first letter?

5. What does Merteuil do to get herself in the mood for sex with her lover?

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