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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Clitandre tease Acaste?
(a) He makes fun of his haircut.
(b) He makes fun of his list of qualities.
(c) He asks why Acaste hangs around Célimène if he doesn't have a chance with her.
(d) He makes fun of his clothes.

2. What surprises Alceste during his conversation with Basque in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) A man's asking for him at the door.
(b) Basque startles him.
(c) Alceste was not expecting Celimene.
(d) Basque is rude.

3. Why does Basque answer the door at Celimene's house?
(a) He is leaving the house.
(b) He likes to open doors.
(c) Celimene asks him to do so.
(d) He is her butler.

4. Why does Alceste leave in Act One, Scene Three?
(a) He does not like the company.
(b) He is too upset.
(c) He is not welcome.
(d) He must go to work.

5. Where does Alceste's visitor tell Alceste he is wanted?
(a) At the royal court.
(b) At the police station.
(c) At the jail.
(d) At home.

Short Answer Questions

1. The other suitors have a laugh at whose expense?

2. What does Alceste wish he can do about Celimene?

3. Which word best describes Celimene's real reputation?

4. Who confronts Célimène about her many men?

5. Why does Alceste refuse to get legal help with the lawsuit in which he is involved?

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