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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reflection does Madame de Rosemonde offer to Danceny in letter 171?
(a) Happiness lies within the bounds of law and religion.
(b) All sexual adventures are forgivable.
(c) Human nature is irreconcilably bad.
(d) True love is a myth, and pleasure is the only worthwhile pursuit.

2. What does Madame de Tourvel send to Madame de Rosemonde?
(a) Valmont's cruel letter.
(b) Madame de Volanges' private correspondence.
(c) A lock of her own hair.
(d) A suicide note.

3. How does Valmont avoid detection of his and the Vicomtesse's dalliance?
(a) He accuses her of sleeping with a different man.
(b) He pretends to become ill and incapable of making love.
(c) He pretends there was a burglar in her room.
(d) He sneaks away from the house before everyone wakes.

4. Whom does Merteuil want to manipulate into a relationship with Cécile?
(a) Azolan.
(b) Danceny.
(c) Monsieur de Tourvel.
(d) Valmont.

5. What news does Bertrand bring to Madame de Rosemonde?
(a) The news of Valmont's death.
(b) The news of Madame de Volanges' death.
(c) The news of Cécile's insanity.
(d) The news of Valmont's triumph.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valmont act toward Madame de Tourvel, as reported in letter 11?

2. What has Merteuil tricked Cécile into doing?

3. How does Coward recommend the novel should be criticized?

4. Why is Madame de Tourvel suddenly convinced that Valmont no longer loves her?

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

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