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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Célimène call arrogant in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Adraste.
(d) Alceste.

2. Who defends Célimène in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) The marquis.
(b) Arsinoé.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Basque.

3. What is Célimène's reaction when she thinks someone is arriving in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) She begins to throw a fit.
(b) She gets sad.
(c) She gets nervous.
(d) She gets excited.

4. What does Alceste state the other suitors does not do if they truly love Celimene?
(a) Pressure her.
(b) Smother her.
(c) Encourage her faults.
(d) Aruge between themselves.

5. What does Celimene think her reputation is?
(a) A beautiful woman that every man wants to marry.
(b) An influential woman.
(c) A nice and well-liked person.
(d) A flirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. While listening to Oronte's sonnet, what might Alceste have learned that he does not want to share with Philinte?

2. Who is being summoned in Act 2, Scene 6?

3. Who is the main character of Act 3, Scene 2?

4. For what reason does Alceste need to leave town?

5. What does Alceste decide about the fine he receives in the court case?

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