View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Alceste leaves Eliante's house, about what does Alceste confront Celimene?
(a) Alceste's proposal to Eliante.
(b) Celimene's letter to Oronte.
(c) Celimene's reputation as a flirt.
(d) Alceste's time in court with Oronte.

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

3. How is the relationship at the end of Act 4, Scene 3 for Célimène and Alceste?
(a) They couldn't be more happy.
(b) Célimène breaks up with him.
(c) Alceste meant to break up with her but doesn't.
(d) Alceste breaks up with her.

4. Who re-enters the room in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Basque.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Philinte.

5. What is Alcests unable to do?
(a) Forgive Celimene.
(b) Leave Celimene.
(c) Trust Celimene.
(d) Understand Celimene.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 3, which sentence best describes Celimene's attitude towards Alceste?

2. In Act 2, Scene 3, who also comes to visit Célimène?

3. At the end of Act 4, Scene 3, what is Alceste unable to do?

4. What is the confrontation with Célimène about at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?

5. Why does Alceste criticize Célimène?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 277 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample