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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Danceny respond upon learning of Valmont's treachery?
(a) By telling Cécile.
(b) By calling for Valmont's arrest.
(c) By despairing and killing himself.
(d) By challenging Valmont to a duel.

2. Where does Cécile live before coming home to Paris?
(a) At a convent.
(b) With her elderly aunt.
(c) With a family friend.
(d) On the streets.

3. What is the ultimatum Valmont offers Merteuil?
(a) He demands that she publish her collection of letters, or he will.
(b) He resolves to be either her lover or her enemy.
(c) He demands that she submit to him or die.
(d) He offers a life of pleasure or a life of regret.

4. How does Valmont act toward Madame de Tourvel, as reported in letter 11?
(a) He makes no attempt to conceal his lust.
(b) He ignores her and barely speaks to her.
(c) He regales her with licentious tales.
(d) He is gentlemanly and attentive.

5. What does Valmont order Merteuil to do?
(a) Abandon her affair with Danceny.
(b) Abandon her affair with Belleroche.
(c) Abandon her tutelage of Cécile.
(d) Abandon her friendship with Madame de Volanges.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame de Volanges say about Valmont to Madame de Tourvel in letter 9?

2. How did Laclos' contemporary critics feel his novel would impact society?

3. What advice does Madame de Volanges ask of Merteuil?

4. What does Madame de Tourvel allow Valmont to do?

5. What does Laclos favor over the well-trained mind?

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