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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 101 - 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valmont avoid detection of his and the Vicomtesse's dalliance?
(a) He pretends there was a burglar in her room.
(b) He pretends to become ill and incapable of making love.
(c) He accuses her of sleeping with a different man.
(d) He sneaks away from the house before everyone wakes.

2. What does Madame de Tourvel tell Madame de Volanges she will do to get rid of Valmont?
(a) She will blackmail and humiliate him.
(b) She will ask him to leave his aunt's estate.
(c) She will fake her own death.
(d) She will leave Madame de Rosemonde's estate.

3. What did the person whom Valmont sent to Madame de Tourvel do?
(a) The person suggested Madame de Tourvel run away.
(b) The person argued against Valmont's case.
(c) The person convinced her to see Valmont.
(d) The person told the legal authorities about Valmont's activities.

4. What was the beginning of Laclos' military career like?
(a) He set sail for India and China to support France's colonial efforts.
(b) He fought constantly in the Seven Years' War.
(c) He was garrisoned in provincial towns and saw no battle action.
(d) He became a decorated hero and military adviser to the King.

5. What advice does Madame de Volanges ask of Merteuil?
(a) Whether she should move up the date of her daughter's wedding.
(b) Whether she should leave for Paris with Cécile.
(c) Whether she should ban Valmont from her home.
(d) Whether she should allow her daughter to marry Danceny.

Short Answer Questions

1. As of letter 44, what has Madame de Tourvel done with Valmont's letters?

2. How does Merteuil increase sympathy for herself?

3. What is Madame de Tourvel's reaction upon being left alone in her room with Valmont?

4. With whom does Valmont conspire to trick and humiliate a new acquaintance?

5. What is an "epistolary novel?"

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