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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 51 - 80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cécile tell Danceny in letter 49?
(a) That her duty to God and her future husband prevent her from being with him.
(b) That she will meet him at a secret location to consummate their love.
(c) That Merteuil convinced her to continue writing to him.
(d) That she wants to continue their relationship.

2. Where does Cécile live before coming home to Paris?
(a) With a family friend.
(b) On the streets.
(c) At a convent.
(d) With her elderly aunt.

3. What does Danceny refuse to do, despite Madame de Volanges' request?
(a) Travel abroad to forget Cécile.
(b) Burn his letters.
(c) Marry another woman.
(d) Return Cécile's letters.

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

5. How does Valmont contrive to grope the woman he wants to seduce?
(a) By pretending to stumble into her.
(b) By grabbing her from behind.
(c) By helping her mount a horse.
(d) By carrying her across a ditch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valmont force Madame de Tourvel's maid to help with his plans?

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

3. What does Madame de Volanges say about Valmont to Madame de Tourvel in letter 9?

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

5. What idea does Merteuil plant in Cécile's head after the revelation of her and Danceny's love?

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