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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 did Merteuil approach sex on her wedding night?
(a) As a horrifying violation to fear.
(b) As a trial to overcome.
(c) As an experience to observe.
(d) As a boring chore to complete.

2. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?
(a) She dislikes reading about Valmont's past seductions.
(b) She dislikes reading Valmont's preachy advice.
(c) She dislikes reading about Cécile's progress with Danceny.
(d) She dislikes reading about Valmont's progress with Madame de Tourvel.

3. What does Valmont tell Danceny in letter 89?
(a) That Cécile's love grows stronger every day.
(b) That Cécile sets her sights on a new man.
(c) That Cécile does not trust him.
(d) That Cécile pines away for Danceny.

4. Why must Cécile's marriage be postponed?
(a) Cécile has second thoughts about marriage.
(b) Cécile plans to travel and further her education.
(c) Her fiancé is gravely ill.
(d) Her fiancé is away with his regiment.

5. What does Madame de Tourvel allow Valmont to do?
(a) Tell Madame de Rosemonde about his feelings for her.
(b) Write to her while they are apart.
(c) Have sex with her.
(d) Stay at Madame de Rosemonde's estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of Cécile's letter 55 to Sophie?

2. To whom does Valmont write to ask about seeing Madame de Tourvel?

3. Who does Valmont trick to spend time with the Vicomtesse de M?

4. What occurs in the tale of seduction Valmont tells Merteuil in letter 79?

5. What is the tone of Cécile's letter to Merteuil after her encounter with Valmont?

(see the answer key)

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