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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. What is the first honest thing Celimene says in Act Two, Scene Three?
(a) Professes her love for Clitandre.
(b) States she is not interested in any of the men.
(c) Calls Alceste's bluff.
(d) Professes her love for Alceste.

2. What is the confrontation with Célimène about at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) Oronte's sonnet.
(b) Basque's unhappiness with his job.
(c) Arsinoé.
(d) A letter.

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

4. How does Celimene feel about one of her visitors wanting to leave?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Indifferent.

5. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, what does Celimene finally tell Alceste?
(a) That Alceste should leave.
(b) That Celimene no longer loves Alceste.
(c) That Celimene has decided to marry Clitandre.
(d) That Celimene thinks Alceste is a mean person.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act Two, Scene Three, what does the reader learn about Alceste's position in Celimene's life?

2. In Act 2, Scene 3, who announces the arrival of another guest downstairs for Célimène?

3. What is the most honest thing Celemine says to Alceste in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. After Alceste reacts to the news of a second visitor, what does Celimene ask Alceste to do?

5. How does Alceste feel about the confrontation with Celimene?

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