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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As of letter 44, what has Madame de Tourvel done with Valmont's letters?
(a) Saved and repaired them.
(b) Left them all unread and ignored.
(c) Sent them to Madame de Volanges as evidence against Valmont.
(d) Burnt them.

2. To whom does Valmont write to ask about seeing Madame de Tourvel?
(a) To her confessor, Father Anselme.
(b) To her husband, Monsieur de Tourvel.
(c) To her good friend, Madame de Volanges.
(d) To her untrustworthy maid.

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

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

5. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?
(a) He threatens to kill her husband if she does not love him.
(b) He threatens to kill himself if she will not love him.
(c) He argues that she is selfish and vain in refusing him.
(d) He asserts that all love, no matter what kind, is good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Valmont plan to seduce?

2. What does Danceny fear after reading Valmont's report?

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

4. How does Madame de Tourvel feel about Valmont?

5. What does Valmont teach Cécile when they are alone together?

(see the answer key)

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