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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. Why does Celimene accept the new visitor?
(a) She likes the attention.
(b) She does not want to offend.
(c) She like the tension.
(d) She is in love with the new visitor.

2. Acaste and Clitandre start naming members of what in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) The court.
(b) The government.
(c) Célimène's suitors.
(d) A secret club.

3. During their conversation, what does Eliante admit to Philinte about Alceste?
(a) Eliante does not like Alceste.
(b) Eliante hopes Alceste marries Celimene.
(c) Eliante is Alceste's cousin.
(d) Eliante wishes Alceste would be in love with her.

4. Why is Alceste upset in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because Célimène kisses Basque.
(b) Because Célimène has a servant.
(c) Because Acaste came to fight.
(d) Because Célimène allows Acaste to enter.

5. What does Alceste wish he can do about Celimene?
(a) Stop loving her.
(b) Forget about her.
(c) Stop her from seeing other men.
(d) Marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philinte encourage Alceste to do?

2. As Act 3, Scene 4 opens, how does Celimene greet Arsinoe?

3. Oronte wants Alceste to be honest about what?

4. During Act One, Scene Three, who is arguing?

5. After telling Alceste the news, what item does Dubois realize he has forgotten to bring to Alceste?

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