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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Arsinoé come into Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) To tell her Alceste is not right for her.
(b) To tell her to stay away from the suitors.
(c) To warn Célimène about gossip she has heard about her.
(d) To tell her she is being rude.

2. Whose reputation does Philinte say will be hurt by their lies?
(a) Alceste's accusor.
(b) Arsinoe's.
(c) Alceste's.
(d) Celimene's.

3. In the letter that is the subject of Act 5, Scene 4, who is made fun of and criticized?
(a) Célimène's suitors.
(b) Arsinoé.
(c) Dubois.
(d) Basque.

4. What did Dubois forget in Act 4, Scene 4?
(a) To pick Alceste up.
(b) The letter.
(c) To go to court.
(d) His words.

5. If Célimène were out of the picture with Alceste, who hopes that he would love her?
(a) Célimène.
(b) An unnamed narrator.
(c) Arsinoé.
(d) Éliante.

Short Answer Questions

1. Éliante wants what kind of emotion to pass before she will accept this proposal?

2. Who arrives at Celimene's home that Celimene asks to entertain Arsinoe?

3. Who is Eliante happy to marry?

4. Who does Célimène say Arsinoé is especially jealous of her for in Act 3, Scene 3?

5. How does Alceste respond to Arsinoe's suggestion that he play a more official role at court?

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