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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Although two people want Célimène to speak her mind in Act 5, Scene 3, what do they say at the end about that?
(a) They would understand her silence too.
(b) They think she should go to court.
(c) They think her gossiping should stop.
(d) They would not understand her silence.

3. What does Eliante prefer Celimene do?
(a) Leave.
(b) Speak her mind.
(c) Marry Alceste.
(d) Choose one man.

4. What does Celimene say is OK to do when you are young?
(a) Fight.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Flirt.
(d) Have many suitors.

5. Which of the men believe what he wants to about Celimene, rather than believing the truth?
(a) Clitandre.
(b) Philinate.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Oronte.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing Alceste's offer, why does Eliante refuse it?

2. What surprising information does Eliante learn at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?

3. What does Arsinoe think that Alceste should do within the royal court?

4. What friend of Celimene's is at the door during Act Three, Scene Three?

5. For revenge, who wants to marry Éliante?

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