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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word does Celimene use to characterize Arsinoe to her other guests?
(a) Prude.
(b) Witty.
(c) Fun.
(d) Pretty.

2. At the beginning of Act Five, SceneOne, who are Alceste and Philinte waiting for?
(a) Celimene.
(b) Dubois.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Oronte.

3. When Basque makes his announcement, whom does it involve?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Acaste.

4. Where is someone being summoned to in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) The royal court.
(b) Town square.
(c) The governor's office.
(d) The capitol building.

5. Who says Célimène must speak her mind now?
(a) Philinte and Éliante.
(b) Alceste and Oronte.
(c) Oronte and Éliante.
(d) Alceste and Philinte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Alceste during his conversation with Basque in Act 2, Scene 5?

2. What does Celimene think her reputation is?

3. What does Alceste want Célimène to tell Acaste in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Who wants to be alone with Alceste?

5. What does Philinte encourage Alceste to do?

(see the answer key)

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