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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valmont's tale of seduction end?
(a) With a kidnapping.
(b) With a duel.
(c) With an orgy.
(d) With a pregnancy.

2. What opinion about love does Merteuil voice to Valmont?
(a) Love is the lowest human feeling.
(b) Marriage is the highest form of love.
(c) Sex is based only on physical need.
(d) Pleasure is followed by aversion.

3. What does Merteuil effectively refuse to do with Valmont?
(a) Have a sexual relationship with him.
(b) Share seduction stories.
(c) Mentor Cécile for him.
(d) Cover up for him.

4. In his other writings, what view did Laclos take of women?
(a) A woman's honor was tied to their virginity.
(b) Women were corruptors of society.
(c) Women should be seen or heard.
(d) Women should not be enslaved by a male-dominated society.

5. What event not directly described in the novel weighs heavily on Merteuil's mind?
(a) A devastating fire in a wealthy area of Paris.
(b) The death of one of Merteuil's close relatives.
(c) Her planned travels across the Continent.
(d) A lawsuit involving her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?

2. What advice does Cécile's friend offer regarding Danceny's letter?

3. Where is Madame de Tourvel staying while her husband is away?

4. What advice does Madame de Volanges ask of Merteuil?

5. How does Merteuil think of Madame de Tourvel?

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