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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. Why might Oronte's being led on by Celimene, as revealed in his sonnet, trigger anger in Alceste?
(a) Alceste is jealous.
(b) Because Celimene is leading Alceste on as well.
(c) Alceste thinks it is a mean thing to say about Celimene.
(d) Because Alceste thinks Celimene likes Oronte more.

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

3. Before Arsinoé arrives, who is just gossiping about her?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Clitandre.
(d) Acaste.

4. What is Alceste's response to Basque's news at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Alceste tells Basque to leave.
(b) Alceste tells Basque to send his visitor away.
(c) Alceste tells Basque to send his visitor up.
(d) Alceste tells Basque to sit down.

5. What word best describes the difference between what Celimene believes her reputation to be, and what the other characters believe her reputation is?
(a) Lies.
(b) Sad.
(c) Funny.
(d) Ironic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Célimène seems to care deeply about saving what in Act 2, Scene2?

2. After Acaste's defense, Clitandre himself gets defensive and uses which word to describe Acaste?

3. What is one possible reason for Alceste's harsh words about Oronte's sonnet?

4. What does Arsinoe say she does for Celimene when other gossip about her?

5. Why does Basque answer the door at Celimene's house?

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