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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While talking with Celimene, what does Alceste decide to do?
(a) Forgive her.
(b) Never leave her.
(c) Believe her lies.
(d) Marry someone else.

2. Alceste's threat to leave if Celimene does not do what he wants can best be described as what?
(a) Bluffing.
(b) A complaint.
(c) Leaving.
(d) Asking for attention.

3. In Act Two, Scene Three, what does the reader learn about Alceste's position in Celimene's life?
(a) He is her one true love.
(b) He is indespensable.
(c) He is only a friend.
(d) He is dispensable.

4. How does Celimene speak to Alceste in Act Four, Scene Three regarding her feelings for him?
(a) With indifference.
(b) Nicely.
(c) Sarcastically.
(d) With compassion.

5. What is the only honest thing that Célimène has said so far into Act 2, Scene 3 in the play?
(a) That Acaste is better looking than Alceste.
(b) That Basque is a servant.
(c) That Alceste is not indispensable.
(d) That she loves Alceste more than Acaste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alcests unable to do?

2. Why does Celimene like visitors?

3. How does Celimene feel when someone is at the door?

4. Based on Celimene's behavior regarding visitors in Act 2, Scene 3, what seems to be most important to Celimene?

5. In Act 2, Scene 3, who also comes to visit Célimène?

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