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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 did the person whom Valmont sent to Madame de Tourvel do?
(a) The person suggested Madame de Tourvel run away.
(b) The person told the legal authorities about Valmont's activities.
(c) The person argued against Valmont's case.
(d) The person convinced her to see Valmont.

2. Upon what does Merteuil instruct Danceny in letter 121?
(a) Upon his duties to his order of knights.
(b) Upon his lovemaking technique.
(c) Upon his communications with Madame de Volanges.
(d) Upon improving his contrived writing style.

3. What does Valmont instruct his valet to do in Paris?
(a) Pretend to be in love with Madame de Tourvel.
(b) Enlist the help of Danceny in seducing Madame de Tourvel.
(c) Spy on Madame de Tourvel.
(d) Beg to Merteuil for help on Valmont's behalf.

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

5. What idea does Merteuil plant in Cécile's head after the revelation of her and Danceny's love?
(a) Running away with Danceny.
(b) Becoming a nun.
(c) Seeing Danceny in secret.
(d) Shifting her desire to Valmont.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame de Volanges discover about her daughter?

2. Why is Madame de Tourvel suddenly convinced that Valmont no longer loves her?

3. How does Madame de Tourvel react when Valmont professes his love?

4. What ruse does Valmont use to attempt to secretly rifle through Madame de Tourvel's letters?

5. How does Prévan get into Merteuil's room on the night of his apparent victory?

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