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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 Cécile generally feel about the prospect of soon being married?
(a) Haughty and snobbish.
(b) Excited, but confused.
(c) Depressed and dour.
(d) Anxious and frightened.

2. What does Madame de Tourvel tell Madame de Volanges she will do to get rid of Valmont?
(a) She will fake her own death.
(b) She will leave Madame de Rosemonde's estate.
(c) She will ask him to leave his aunt's estate.
(d) She will blackmail and humiliate him.

3. How did French society view Laclos after the publication of _Les Liaisons Dangereuses_?
(a) As a "monster."
(b) As a "genius."
(c) As a "mystery."
(d) As a "saint."

4. What is Merteuil careful to say in Prévan's hearing when they meet for the second time?
(a) That she fancies a dashing young man.
(b) That she grows weary of widowhood.
(c) That she will be at home in two days.
(d) That she feels faint and needs to lie down.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merteuil increase sympathy for herself?

2. What does Merteuil effectively refuse to do with Valmont?

3. How does Merteuil decide that Prévan is attempting to seduce her?

4. What does Danceny complain to Merteuil about in letter 118?

5. What idea does Merteuil plant in Cécile's head after the revelation of her and Danceny's love?

(see the answer key)

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