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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Letters 1 through 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame de Volanges say about Valmont to Madame de Tourvel in letter 9?
(a) Valmont is trustworthy and honest.
(b) Valmont is dangerous and deceitful.
(c) Valmont has an excellent reputation around town.
(d) Valmont has an addiction to gambling.

2. How did Laclos' contemporary critics feel his novel would impact society?
(a) The novel would offer scrupulous moral lessons.
(b) The novel would corrupt more people than it saved.
(c) The novel would showcase French literary talent.
(d) The novel would challenge the political regime.

3. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?
(a) A close friend of Laclos.
(b) Choderlos de Laclos.
(c) Laclos' wife, Marie-Soulange Duperré.
(d) Philippe-Égalité.

4. What does Laclos favor over the well-trained mind?
(a) A high social station.
(b) A stout constitution.
(c) A sense of humor.
(d) A feeling heart.

5. What was Laclos' relationship with his own wife and children?
(a) He was warm and loving.
(b) He was harsh and abusive.
(c) He was cold and distant.
(d) He was timid and shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Valmont plan to seduce?

2. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?

3. What does Madame de Tourvel promise to Madame de Volanges in letter 11?

4. What was the beginning of Laclos' military career like?

5. How does Valmont act toward Madame de Tourvel, as reported in letter 11?

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