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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 Valmont do when alone with Cécile in her room?
(a) He rapes her.
(b) He lectures her.
(c) He comforts her.
(d) He terrorizes her.

2. What physical condition makes it difficult for Madame de Rosemonde to write letters?
(a) Rheumatism.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Blindness.
(d) Dementia.

3. What has Merteuil begun to think about Belleroche?
(a) She has suspicions that he has another lover.
(b) She considers marrying him.
(c) She thinks he is a better lover than Valmont.
(d) She becomes tired of him and needs a break.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In letter 52, what does Valmont accuse Madame de Tourvel of slandering?

2. What does Madame de Tourvel send to Madame de Rosemonde?

3. What does Merteuil call Danceny in letter 38?

4. How does Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?

5. Whom does Valmont plan to seduce?

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