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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 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) Becoming a nun.
(d) Seeing Danceny in secret.

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

3. What does Danceny's letter 28 accuse Cécile of?
(a) Being heartless and pitiless toward him.
(b) Being ignorant about his feelings.
(c) Being rude and condescending in her letters.
(d) Being flirtatious with other men.

4. What is Valmont and Danceny's relationship as of letter 57?
(a) Wary and cautious.
(b) They do not have a relationship.
(c) Vengeful and angry.
(d) Open and trusting.

5. Who notified Madame de Volanges of Cécile and Danceny's romance?
(a) Valmont.
(b) Merteuil.
(c) Cécile, accidentally.
(d) Madame de Tourvel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Valmont say is notable about the man pursuing Merteuil?

3. How does Cécile initially feel about Danceny?

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

5. In letter 5, how does Merteuil react to Valmont's object of desire?

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