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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?
(a) Anxious and frightened.
(b) Depressed and dour.
(c) Haughty and snobbish.
(d) Excited, but confused.

2. What message does the Publisher's Foreword give?
(a) It offers a comic summary of the novel.
(b) It warns the readers that this is a dangerous novel.
(c) It encourages readers to thoroughly enjoy the novel
(d) It asserts the reality and truth of the novel's events.

3. With whom does Valmont conspire to trick and humiliate a new acquaintance?
(a) Émilie.
(b) Merteuil.
(c) Madame de Volanges.
(d) Cécile.

4. With which philosophical movement of the 18th century is Laclos associated?
(a) The French Victorian period.
(b) The Age of Realism.
(c) The French Enlightenment.
(d) The Late Renaissance.

5. What does Merteuil call Danceny in letter 38?
(a) Brainy and obtuse.
(b) Stupid and boring.
(c) Canny and secretive.
(d) Quiet and wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what does Merteuil instruct Danceny in letter 121?

2. Who notified Madame de Volanges of Cécile and Danceny's romance?

3. How does Valmont avoid detection of his and the Vicomtesse's dalliance?

4. What physical condition makes it difficult for Madame de Rosemonde to write letters?

5. What action does Valmont propose to Cécile to facilitate their secret correspondence?

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