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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 is the tone of Cécile's letter 55 to Sophie?
(a) Frightened and remorseful.
(b) Tender and cautious.
(c) Adult and experienced.
(d) Gloating and mocking.

2. What is Valmont and Danceny's relationship as of letter 57?
(a) Open and trusting.
(b) Vengeful and angry.
(c) Wary and cautious.
(d) They do not have a relationship.

3. Why is Madame de Tourvel suddenly convinced that Valmont no longer loves her?
(a) She saw him in the company of a prostitute.
(b) She received a cold, dismissive letter from him.
(c) She saw a vision of her husband.
(d) She observes signs of his disinterest.

4. In letter 20, what does Merteuil promise Valmont upon the success of his seduction of Madame de Tourvel?
(a) That she will admit he is better at seductions than she.
(b) That she will introduce him to another young lady.
(c) That she will sleep with him.
(d) That she will never speak to him again.

5. What does Madame de Rosemonde offer Madame de Tourvel in her return letter?
(a) Happiness, joy, and congratulations.
(b) Confusion, curiosity, and ignorance.
(c) Understanding, forgiveness, and hope.
(d) Censure, chastisement, and disappointment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Merteuil careful to say in Prévan's hearing when they meet for the second time?

2. What event does Valmont tell Madame de Tourvel secured his love for her?

3. According to the author of the Editor's Preface, what is the value of a work of literature?

4. What opinion about love does Merteuil voice to Valmont?

5. How does Valmont force Madame de Tourvel's maid to help with his plans?

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