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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Valmont asserts that a girl who has no respect for her mother will what?
(a) Have a moral mindset.
(b) Have no idea what love is about.
(c) Have no self-respect, either.
(d) Have concerns about sex.

2. What advice does Cécile's friend offer regarding Danceny's letter?
(a) Cécile should show the letter to her mother.
(b) Cécile should reply immediately and assure Danceny of her love.
(c) Cécile should reply and chastise Danceny for taking such a liberty.
(d) Cécile should not respond.

3. How does Cécile respond to Merteuil's advice about her relationship with Valmont?
(a) She agrees with Merteuil and decides to enjoy Valmont's company.
(b) She disagrees with Merteuil and resolves never to see Valmont again.
(c) She rebels against Merteuil and elopes with Danceny.
(d) She is confused and asks Merteuil if she really means what she wrote.

4. Why is Merteuil's maid trustworthy?
(a) Merteuil knows her maid's greatest secret.
(b) The maid is Merteuil's daughter.
(c) Merteuil threatened to kill the maid if she betrays Merteuil.
(d) Merteuil pays the maid an exorbitant salary for her cooperation.

5. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?
(a) She dislikes reading Valmont's preachy advice.
(b) She dislikes reading about Valmont's progress with Madame de Tourvel.
(c) She dislikes reading about Cécile's progress with Danceny.
(d) She dislikes reading about Valmont's past seductions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?

2. Whom does Valmont's valet count on to get him access to Madame de Tourvel?

3. How does Cécile respond to Valmont's suggestion about their secret correspondence?

4. What does Madame de Tourvel reveal to Valmont in letter 90?

5. What does Valmont suspect about Cécile?

(see the answer key)

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