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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for Valmont's seduction of Madame de Tourvel, according to what Valmont tells Merteuil in letter 133?
(a) Valmont was bored and wanted a project to occupy his time.
(b) Valmont wanted to investigate his own seductive powers.
(c) Valmont gladly took on Madame de Tourvel's seduction on a dare.
(d) Valmont felt he needed more practice at ordinary seductions.

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

3. What did the person whom Valmont sent to Madame de Tourvel do?
(a) The person suggested Madame de Tourvel run away.
(b) The person argued against Valmont's case.
(c) The person told the legal authorities about Valmont's activities.
(d) The person convinced her to see Valmont.

4. Why is Merteuil's maid trustworthy?
(a) Merteuil threatened to kill the maid if she betrays Merteuil.
(b) Merteuil knows her maid's greatest secret.
(c) The maid is Merteuil's daughter.
(d) Merteuil pays the maid an exorbitant salary for her cooperation.

5. Whom does Cécile enlist as help in her escapades with her lover?
(a) Her mother's cook.
(b) Valmont's butler.
(c) Her old nurse.
(d) The house porter.

6. What physical condition makes it difficult for Madame de Rosemonde to write letters?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Blindness.
(c) Rheumatism.
(d) Dementia.

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

8. How does Madame de Tourvel feel about Valmont?
(a) She pities him.
(b) She idolizes him.
(c) She abhors him.
(d) She fears him.

9. Why is Madame de Tourvel suddenly convinced that Valmont no longer loves her?
(a) She observes signs of his disinterest.
(b) She saw a vision of her husband.
(c) She received a cold, dismissive letter from him.
(d) She saw him in the company of a prostitute.

10. What has Merteuil begun to think about Belleroche?
(a) She becomes tired of him and needs a break.
(b) She thinks he is a better lover than Valmont.
(c) She has suspicions that he has another lover.
(d) She considers marrying him.

11. 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.

12. What does Valmont teach Cécile when they are alone together?
(a) How to be modest and seem virginal for Gercourt.
(b) Dirty language and sexual positions.
(c) How to become the next Merteuil.
(d) How to take precautions against pregnancy.

13. What does Madame de Tourvel reveal to Valmont in letter 90?
(a) That she hates him.
(b) That she is dying.
(c) That she loves him.
(d) That she needs to leave the country.

14. By letter 148, whom has Danceny taken as a lover?
(a) Rosalind.
(b) Merteuil.
(c) Cécile.
(d) Julie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ultimatum Valmont offers Merteuil?

2. What opinion about love does Merteuil voice to Valmont?

3. What does Danceny complain to Merteuil about in letter 118?

4. How does Danceny respond upon learning of Valmont's treachery?

5. What does Cécile do that surprises her mother?

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