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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 Valmont ask Madame de Tourvel to do in letter 35?
(a) Give him the names of those saying bad things about him.
(b) Move to Paris so they can be seen in society together.
(c) Divorce her husband, the judge.
(d) Commit to a sexual relationship with him.

2. How does Merteuil increase sympathy for herself?
(a) She keeps quiet and the mystery deepens.
(b) She asserts that Prévan robbed her.
(c) She claims to have been raped.
(d) She pretends to be ill.

3. What does Madame de Tourvel confess to Madame de Rosemonde?
(a) That she secretly hates society.
(b) That he thinks of suicide.
(c) That she loves Valmont.
(d) That she will divorce her husband.

4. In letter 15, what does Valmont call Merteuil about her attentions to her current lover?
(a) He calls her a slave to another's pleasure.
(b) He calls her an attention seeker.
(c) He calls her selfish and callous.
(d) He calls her gentle and caring.

5. In letter 26, what does Madame de Tourvel blame on her impassioned outburst?
(a) The unbelieving portions of her mind and heart.
(b) Her sense of security made her unwary.
(c) Her sudden confusion at the turn of events.
(d) The true feelings of love pouring into her heart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Madame de Tourvel regret in letter 124?

3. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?

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

5. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?

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