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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Celimene think her reputation is?
(a) An influential woman.
(b) A nice and well-liked person.
(c) A beautiful woman that every man wants to marry.
(d) A flirt.

2. What does Celimene suggest her and Arsinoe should do about the gossip?
(a) Report to each other when they hear gossip.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Make up stories about the people who gossip.
(d) Provide the gossipers wrong.

3. How does Acaste defend himself in Act Three, Scene One?
(a) He states he is no different than other men.
(b) He states he is not like other men.
(c) He states he is much wealthier than the others.
(d) He thinks he is more handsome than the others.

4. Who are the two marquis in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Clitandre and Acaste.
(b) Clitandre and Eliante.
(c) Philinte and Alceste.
(d) Celimene and Acaste.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?

2. What happens after Oronte's response to Alceste's reaction to his sonnet?

3. What is suggested by the appearance of Alceste's visitor?

4. Who agrees to back off if Célimène shows an interest in Acaste?

5. What does Clitandre ask Acaste?

(see the answer key)

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