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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has been the effect of Madame de Tourvel's separation from Valmont?
(a) She realizes how much he manipulated her.
(b) She finds another man to love.
(c) His memory receded from her mind.
(d) She loves him more than ever.

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

3. In his other writings, what view did Laclos take of women?
(a) Women were corruptors of society.
(b) Women should be seen or heard.
(c) Women should not be enslaved by a male-dominated society.
(d) A woman's honor was tied to their virginity.

4. What event does Madame de Volanges' sudden illness threaten?
(a) Danceny's meeting with Madame de Tourvel.
(b) Cécile's secret meeting with Danceny.
(c) Cécile's meeting with Valmont.
(d) Merteuil's meeting with Valmont.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Merteuil tricked Cécile into doing?

2. What is Madame de Tourvel's reaction upon being left alone in her room with Valmont?

3. Against whom does Valmont warn Merteuil in letter 70?

4. Why does Gercourt wish to delay his and Cécile's marriage?

5. What does Valmont brag about to Merteuil at the beginning of Part IV?

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