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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. 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 she loves Alceste more than Acaste.
(c) That Basque is a servant.
(d) That Alceste is not indispensable.

2. How does Alceste react to the news of yet another visitor?
(a) Alceste decides he does not love Celimene.
(b) Alceste says he is leaving.
(c) Alceste is glad to have another visitor.
(d) Alceste invites himself to dinner.

3. At first, how does Célimène react to Alceste's reaction to the visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She begins to cry.
(b) She says, "Fine, go ahead."
(c) She insists that she wants him to stay.
(d) She throws an angry fit.

4. What are Alceste's intentions during the conversation with Celimene?
(a) To forbid her from seeing Oronte.
(b) To find out the truth.
(c) To ask her to marry him.
(d) To break things off with her.

5. How does Celimene feel when someone is at the door?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Excited.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?

2. In Act 2, Scene 3, who announces the arrival of another guest downstairs for Célimène?

3. Who confronts Célimène at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?

4. Which word best describes Celimene's demeanor when she tells the truth to Alceste?

5. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?

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