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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 does "libertine" generally refer to in 18th-century France?
(a) Sexual depravity.
(b) Pious worship of God.
(c) Conventional wisdom.
(d) Conservative political ideals.

2. How does Merteuil think of Madame de Tourvel?
(a) As a rival whom she defeated.
(b) As a no-good whore.
(c) As a pupil whom she trained.
(d) As a sorry case to be pitied.

3. Whom does Merteuil want to manipulate into a relationship with Cécile?
(a) Danceny.
(b) Monsieur de Tourvel.
(c) Valmont.
(d) Azolan.

4. What does Merteuil worry about Madame de Volanges?
(a) That everyone will discover it was a sham.
(b) That maybe she really loves Prévan.
(c) That no one will believe Merteuil's version of events.
(d) That the business with Prévan will damage her reputation.

5. How does Madame de Tourvel feel about Valmont?
(a) She abhors him.
(b) She fears him.
(c) She idolizes him.
(d) She pities him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cécile assert to Danceny after his letter reveals his suspicions?

2. Which place in the social hierarchy did Laclos' family occupy?

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

4. What common subjects of social satire is the novel clearly lacking, according to Coward?

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

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