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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?
(a) He threatens to kill her husband if she does not love him.
(b) He asserts that all love, no matter what kind, is good.
(c) He argues that she is selfish and vain in refusing him.
(d) He threatens to kill himself if she will not love him.

2. What was the beginning of Laclos' military career like?
(a) He fought constantly in the Seven Years' War.
(b) He set sail for India and China to support France's colonial efforts.
(c) He became a decorated hero and military adviser to the King.
(d) He was garrisoned in provincial towns and saw no battle action.

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

4. What does the author of the Editor's Preface claim he has done?
(a) Translated these letters from another language into French.
(b) Collected and organized real letters, and provided occasional notes.
(c) Written all the letters himself, from the perspective of fictional characters.
(d) Written the story of his own group of friends into the form of letters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what circumstance is Danceny most frustrated?

2. What does Cécile assert to Danceny after his letter reveals his suspicions?

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

4. What does Madame de Tourvel tell Madame de Volanges she will do to get rid of Valmont?

5. What does Merteuil worry about Madame de Volanges?

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