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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Merteuil think of Madame de Tourvel?
(a) As a rival whom she defeated.
(b) As a sorry case to be pitied.
(c) As a pupil whom she trained.
(d) As a no-good whore.

3. What does Valmont instruct his valet to do in Paris?
(a) Pretend to be in love with Madame de Tourvel.
(b) Beg to Merteuil for help on Valmont's behalf.
(c) Spy on Madame de Tourvel.
(d) Enlist the help of Danceny in seducing Madame de Tourvel.

4. Whom does Valmont's valet count on to get him access to Madame de Tourvel?
(a) Valmont's friend, Étienne.
(b) No one.
(c) Her brother, Andres.
(d) Her maid, Julie.

5. What does Madame de Tourvel do that makes Valmont despair?
(a) She sells her story of his seduction to the Paris newspapers.
(b) She leaves the country estate without telling him.
(c) She chooses to have an affair with Danceny.
(d) She has in fact tricked and seduced him, instead of the other way around.

6. What about Valmont worries Madame de Tourvel?
(a) His relationship with Cécile.
(b) His lack of interest in her.
(c) The state of his health.
(d) His plans to travel to Italy.

7. For what does Cécile blame herself the most?
(a) She thinks her mother was sad and disappointed.
(b) She thinks she should have resisted Valmont more.
(c) She broke a promise to Valmont.
(d) She thinks of Danceny too much.

8. To whom does Valmont write to ask about seeing Madame de Tourvel?
(a) To her husband, Monsieur de Tourvel.
(b) To her confessor, Father Anselme.
(c) To her good friend, Madame de Volanges.
(d) To her untrustworthy maid.

9. Upon what does Valmont blame the incident which causes Madame de Tourvel to think Valmont does not love her?
(a) The plotting of Madame de Tourvel's husband.
(b) A case of mistaken identity.
(c) An innocent remark from Madame de Volanges.
(d) Valmont's desire to help an old acquaintance.

10. What does Merteuil think is dull above all else?
(a) Men who attract women through their intellect, not their personalities.
(b) Men who only use one method of seduction over and over.
(c) Women whose coyness borders on rude dismissiveness.
(d) Women who sleep with men only because they can't say "no."

11. Which category of women does Merteuil consider the most worthwhile?
(a) Middle-aged, hardened, despairing women.
(b) Mysterious, enigmatic widows.
(c) Young, pretty, dull women.
(d) Independent, intelligent women of character.

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

13. What does Madame de Rosemonde offer Madame de Tourvel in her return letter?
(a) Happiness, joy, and congratulations.
(b) Censure, chastisement, and disappointment.
(c) Confusion, curiosity, and ignorance.
(d) Understanding, forgiveness, and hope.

14. How does Madame de Rosemonde learn of Madame de Tourvel's death?
(a) By reading the announcement in the Paris newspapers.
(b) In a letter from Madame de Volanges.
(c) By asking Cécile why she is sad.
(d) In a letter from Bertrand.

15. What does Cécile assert to Danceny after his letter reveals his suspicions?
(a) That she will refuse to see him again.
(b) That she and Valmont decided not to listen to Danceny.
(c) That her mother will never discover Cécile's plan.
(d) That if they will both be unhappy, it won't be entirely her fault.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Merteuil become adept at controlling her facial features?

2. By letter 148, whom has Danceny taken as a lover?

3. What does Madame de Tourvel reveal to Valmont in letter 90?

4. What does Valmont order Merteuil to do?

5. Upon what does Merteuil instruct Danceny in letter 121?

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