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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 say is OK to do when you are young?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Have many suitors.
(c) Fight.
(d) Flirt.

2. 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.

3. What does Clitandre ask Acaste?
(a) If he is happy.
(b) If he is angry.
(c) If he is sad.
(d) If he is content.

4. Why does Alceste give Célimène an ultimatum in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is afraid that he'll never see her again.
(c) He is simply impatient.
(d) He is not sure if he'll return from court.

5. What does Celimene think she is doing by accepting many suitors?
(a) Making Alceste jealous.
(b) Perserving her reputation.
(c) Finding the right man.
(d) Making everyone happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who quickly changes his or her reaction to Arsinoé when she arrives in Act 3, Scene 4?

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

3. Who arrives at Celimene's home that Celimene asks to entertain Arsinoe?

4. Why does Celimene agree to see Acaste?

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

(see the answer key)

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