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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 151 - 175.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Cécile's marriage be postponed?
(a) Cécile plans to travel and further her education.
(b) Her fiancé is gravely ill.
(c) Her fiancé is away with his regiment.
(d) Cécile has second thoughts about marriage.

2. How does Merteuil's story end?
(a) She is bankrupt, disfigured, and shunned.
(b) She travels the Continent to seduce more men.
(c) She becomes celebrated, adored, and idolized.
(d) She goes into hiding and assumes a false name.

3. In letter 5, how does Merteuil react to Valmont's object of desire?
(a) She expresses doubts as to his capability.
(b) She places absolute faith in Valmont.
(c) She encourages his plan of seduction.
(d) She is incredulous and mocking.

4. About what does Valmont mock Merteuil in letter 158?
(a) Her incapability of managing her affairs.
(b) Her non-meeting with Danceny.
(c) Her lack of true friends.
(d) Her rapidly aging features.

5. What does Madame de Rosemonde advise Madame de Volanges do about Cécile?
(a) Punish her by depriving her of attention.
(b) Leave her to her own immoral devices.
(c) Allow her to take the veil.
(d) Encourage her to marry the Comte de Gercourt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author of the Editor's Preface claim he has done?

2. Why has Merteuil never remarried?

3. In his other writings, what view did Laclos take of women?

4. What is a "little house?"

5. What news does Bertrand bring to Madame de Rosemonde?

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