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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame de Tourvel regret in letter 124?
(a) That she must be forever miserable for sacrificing Valmont.
(b) That she lost Madame de Rosemonde's respect.
(c) That Valmont returned all her letters instead of keeping them.
(d) That she must agree to whatever Valmont asks of her.

2. What does Madame de Volanges say about Valmont to Madame de Tourvel in letter 9?
(a) Valmont has an addiction to gambling.
(b) Valmont is trustworthy and honest.
(c) Valmont has an excellent reputation around town.
(d) Valmont is dangerous and deceitful.

3. Who is the author of the Editor's Preface?
(a) Philippe-Égalité.
(b) Choderlos de Laclos.
(c) Laclos' wife, Marie-Soulange Duperré.
(d) A close friend of Laclos.

4. How does Valmont and Madame de Tourvel's first sexual encounter go?
(a) She surprises him with her refined technique.
(b) She faints and he rapes her.
(c) It is a mutually satisfying experience.
(d) They are interrupted by a servant halfway through.

5. What does Cécile tell Danceny in letter 49?
(a) That she wants to continue their relationship.
(b) That Merteuil convinced her to continue writing to him.
(c) That she will meet him at a secret location to consummate their love.
(d) That her duty to God and her future husband prevent her from being with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Valmont propose to Cécile to facilitate their secret correspondence?

2. How long has Valmont spent seducing Madame de Tourvel?

3. How does Valmont make sure that Madame de Tourvel will read his first letter?

4. What does Valmont suspect about Cécile?

5. Who notified Madame de Volanges of Cécile and Danceny's romance?

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