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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary tradition does Coward see as applicable?
(a) Don Juanism.
(b) Sentimentality.
(c) Elegiac poetry.
(d) Romanticism.

2. How does Cécile respond to Merteuil's advice about her relationship with Valmont?
(a) She rebels against Merteuil and elopes with Danceny.
(b) She disagrees with Merteuil and resolves never to see Valmont again.
(c) She is confused and asks Merteuil if she really means what she wrote.
(d) She agrees with Merteuil and decides to enjoy Valmont's company.

3. How does Merteuil decide that Prévan is attempting to seduce her?
(a) She asks him directly whether he is interested in her, and he demurs.
(b) She eavesdrops on his conversation with the Bishop.
(c) She asks her friend, the Maréchale, whether Prévan mentioned her.
(d) She refuses to play cards, and he follows her lead.

4. What has Merteuil begun to think about Belleroche?
(a) She thinks he is a better lover than Valmont.
(b) She becomes tired of him and needs a break.
(c) She considers marrying him.
(d) She has suspicions that he has another lover.

5. How did Merteuil become adept at controlling her facial features?
(a) Her time as an actress gave her opportunities to practice facial expressions.
(b) She woke up one day and was suddenly able to control her features.
(c) By observing how other people conceal what they think or feel.
(d) As a child, her tutor of manners was strict and taught her well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Danceny fear after reading Valmont's report?

2. How does Cécile initially feel about Danceny?

3. Why must Cécile's marriage be postponed?

4. How does Danceny give his first note to Cécile?

5. What does Cécile tell Danceny in letter 49?

(see the answer key)

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