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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who agrees to back off if Célimène shows an interest in Acaste?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Basque.
(c) Clitandre.
(d) Philinte.

2. What does Arsinoe say she does for Celimene when other gossip about her?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She defends her.
(c) She joins in.
(d) She does nothing.

3. How does Acaste defend himself against Clitandre's teasing?
(a) He suggests Celimene does not care for Clitandre.
(b) He brags about how wonderful he is.
(c) He brags about his job.
(d) He suggests Celimene like Philinte.

4. What is one way to describe Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Average length.
(b) Longer than the rest.
(c) Very brief.
(d) Very long.

5. Who is Acaste?
(a) Philinte's friend.
(b) One of two marquis who pursue Célimène.
(c) Alceste's brother
(d) Alceste's friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Acaste and Clitandre agree to do if Celimene shows a preference to one of them?

2. What does Philinte do once Alceste leaves?

3. Against what gossip does Arsinoe defend Celimene?

4. Who visits Célimène in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What does Celimene suggest her and Arsinoe should do about the gossip?

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