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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After hearing Alceste's offer, why does Eliante refuse it?
(a) Eliante is concerned about Celimene's feelings.
(b) Eliante no longer loves Alceste.
(c) Eliante wants to marry Oronte.
(d) Eliante does not want Alceste to propose when he is angry.

2. Which statement best describes Celimene's inability to choose a suitor?
(a) Celimene is a habitual liar.
(b) Celimene is depressed.
(c) Celimene wants to move to the country.
(d) Celimene has decided not to marry.

3. What does Philinte suggest regarding the letter?
(a) The letter should not be read.
(b) They may be mistaken about the contents.
(c) The letter proves Celimene is no good for him.
(d) The letter proves he innocence.

4. Why does Eliante say she admires Alceste's honesty?
(a) Eliante does not know many honest people.
(b) Eliante wishes she could be more honest.
(c) Eliante thinks Alceste's honesty is heroic.
(d) Eliante is tired of dating liars.

5. In Act 5, Scene 1, what does Alceste tells Philinte he has lost?
(a) His mind.
(b) His court case.
(c) His courage.
(d) Celimene's letter.

6. What does Philinte states about the accusers reputation?
(a) He is unknown.
(b) It is harmed by the lies.
(c) It is strong and many believe him.
(d) It is poor and he is not trusted in the community.

7. Who wrote the letter given to Acaste and Clitandre at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 4?
(a) Basque.
(b) Arsinoé.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Célimène.

8. What does Celimene suggest her and Arsinoe should do about the gossip?
(a) Make up stories about the people who gossip.
(b) Provide the gossipers wrong.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Report to each other when they hear gossip.

9. Now that Celimene has involved Eliante in the conversation, what does Celimene not get from Eliante?
(a) An apology.
(b) A friendly hello.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) An excuse to leave the room.

10. What are Alceste's intentions during the conversation with Celimene?
(a) To break things off with her.
(b) To forbid her from seeing Oronte.
(c) To ask her to marry him.
(d) To find out the truth.

11. Who does Alceste say he never seeks comfort with?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Eliante.
(d) Arsinoe.

12. What is Alceste upset in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Dubois was lying.
(b) He lost Célimène.
(c) Philinte is badgering him.
(d) He lost his court case.

13. What does Alceste tell Celimene they do when he gets back?
(a) Help their friends.
(b) Get married.
(c) Move to the country.
(d) Resolve the issue.

14. What does Philinte encourage Alceste to do with regard to his court case?
(a) Forget about it.
(b) Leave town.
(c) Appeal the verdict.
(d) Quit talking about it.

15. Who quickly changes his or her reaction to Arsinoé when she arrives in Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Basque.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Éliante.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is written in the second letter written by Celimene?

2. Who would prefer that Célimène speak her mind about her suitors in Act 5, Scene 3?

3. What letter does Alceste tell Eliante he has seen?

4. What does Alceste wish, concerning Oronte's sonnet?

5. In Act 5, Scene 2, what Celimene is asked to do?

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