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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alceste react to the news of the latest visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) He throws an angry fit but will stay.
(b) He begins to fight with Basque.
(c) He prepares to leave.
(d) He prepares to stay.

2. As it appears, how does Célimène string along her suitors?
(a) Dancing.
(b) By baking them treats.
(c) Telling each of them he is the only one she loves.
(d) Her good looks.

3. What does Célimène do about the arrival of the latest visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She says the only person that can visit is Acaste.
(b) She tells him to go away.
(c) She lets him in.
(d) She says the only person that can visit is Alceste.

4. How does Celimene speak to Alceste in Act Four, Scene Three regarding her feelings for him?
(a) Sarcastically.
(b) With compassion.
(c) With indifference.
(d) Nicely.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why may Celimene be afraid to reject Clitandre?

2. Why does Celimene like visitors?

3. Of all the characters we've met so far until Act 3, Scene 2, who is the most insincere?

4. What does Celimene tell Basque regarding Clitandre?

5. Why does Alceste criticize Célimène?

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