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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 Merteuil respond to Valmont's warning about the man who wants to pursue her?
(a) She decides to pursue the man.
(b) She takes Valmont's advice to beware.
(c) She ignores his warning and forgets the man.
(d) She resolves to reform the man's libertine ways.

2. What does Valmont instruct his valet to do in Paris?
(a) Pretend to be in love with Madame de Tourvel.
(b) Beg to Merteuil for help on Valmont's behalf.
(c) Spy on Madame de Tourvel.
(d) Enlist the help of Danceny in seducing Madame de Tourvel.

3. What euphemism does Merteuil use to refer to her lover?
(a) "Distraction."
(b) "Swain."
(c) "Knight."
(d) "Pastime."

4. Whom does Merteuil target for her next seduction?
(a) Gercourt.
(b) Danceny.
(c) Valmont.
(d) Bertram.

5. What does Valmont say is notable about the man pursuing Merteuil?
(a) Through skilled conversation, he can get anyone to admit to anything.
(b) He ranks high in the King's court.
(c) He is well endowed.
(d) He is ugly, but nevertheless a great seducer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Madame de Tourvel confess to Madame de Rosemonde?

3. What does Valmont suspect about Cécile?

4. What does Madame de Rosemonde offer Madame de Tourvel in her return letter?

5. Why does Valmont think it possible to seduce this woman?

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