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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In letter 26, what does Madame de Tourvel blame on her impassioned outburst?
(a) Her sudden confusion at the turn of events.
(b) Her sense of security made her unwary.
(c) The unbelieving portions of her mind and heart.
(d) The true feelings of love pouring into her heart.

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

3. Whom does Valmont plan to seduce?
(a) Josephine.
(b) Madame de Volanges.
(c) Madame de Tourvel.
(d) Merteuil.

4. Who does Valmont trick to spend time with the Vicomtesse de M?
(a) Merteuil.
(b) Armand.
(c) Philippe.
(d) Vressac.

5. What does Madame de Tourvel regret in letter 124?
(a) That Valmont returned all her letters instead of keeping them.
(b) That she must agree to whatever Valmont asks of her.
(c) That she must be forever miserable for sacrificing Valmont.
(d) That she lost Madame de Rosemonde's respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what does Merteuil instruct Danceny in letter 121?

2. How does Coward recommend the novel should be criticized?

3. How does Valmont's tale of seduction end?

4. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?

5. What event does Valmont tell Madame de Tourvel secured his love for her?

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