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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Valmont asserts that a girl who has no respect for her mother will what?
(a) Have a moral mindset.
(b) Have no idea what love is about.
(c) Have concerns about sex.
(d) Have no self-respect, either.

2. What does Valmont know Merteuil dislikes reading about?
(a) She dislikes reading about Valmont's past seductions.
(b) She dislikes reading about Cécile's progress with Danceny.
(c) She dislikes reading Valmont's preachy advice.
(d) She dislikes reading about Valmont's progress with Madame de Tourvel.

3. Whom does Merteuil target for her next seduction?
(a) Gercourt.
(b) Valmont.
(c) Bertram.
(d) Danceny.

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

5. What does Merteuil worry about Madame de Volanges?
(a) That maybe she really loves Prévan.
(b) That everyone will discover it was a sham.
(c) That no one will believe Merteuil's version of events.
(d) That the business with Prévan will damage her reputation.

6. What action does Valmont propose to Cécile to facilitate their secret correspondence?
(a) Cécile and Valmont should not write, but only speak privately.
(b) Cécile should suggest that her mother leave Cécile alone at the country estate.
(c) Cécile and Danceny should disguise their handwriting and use the regular postal service.
(d) Cécile should steal her mother's key to Cécile's own room.

7. How did Merteuil approach sex on her wedding night?
(a) As an experience to observe.
(b) As a trial to overcome.
(c) As a horrifying violation to fear.
(d) As a boring chore to complete.

8. In letter 83, how does Valmont try to convince Madame de Tourvel to love him?
(a) He threatens to kill her husband if she does not love him.
(b) He argues that she is selfish and vain in refusing him.
(c) He asserts that all love, no matter what kind, is good.
(d) He threatens to kill himself if she will not love him.

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

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

11. What does Madame de Rosemonde warn Madame de Tourvel about in letter 126?
(a) She warns her that Valmont's illness is deadly.
(b) She warns her that Valmont is only interested in ruining women.
(c) She warns her that Valmont is a fugitive.
(d) She warns her that Valmont has another lover.

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

13. How does Cécile respond to Merteuil's advice about her relationship with Valmont?
(a) She rebels against Merteuil and elopes with Danceny.
(b) She is confused and asks Merteuil if she really means what she wrote.
(c) She agrees with Merteuil and decides to enjoy Valmont's company.
(d) She disagrees with Merteuil and resolves never to see Valmont again.

14. What has been the effect of Madame de Tourvel's separation from Valmont?
(a) She realizes how much he manipulated her.
(b) She loves him more than ever.
(c) His memory receded from her mind.
(d) She finds another man to love.

15. What is Merteuil careful to say in Prévan's hearing when they meet for the second time?
(a) That she will be at home in two days.
(b) That she fancies a dashing young man.
(c) That she feels faint and needs to lie down.
(d) That she grows weary of widowhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merteuil advise Valmont to tell Madame de Tourvel?

2. Why does Gercourt wish to delay his and Cécile's marriage?

3. How does Prévan get into Merteuil's room on the night of his apparent victory?

4. What is the ultimatum Valmont offers Merteuil?

5. How does Cécile respond to Valmont's suggestion about their secret correspondence?

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