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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. After Acaste's defense, Clitandre himself gets defensive and uses which word to describe Acaste?
(a) Dreadful.
(b) Wonderful.
(c) Deluded.
(d) Ambitious.

2. Before Alceste leaves, what request does he make?
(a) That he be allowed to leave quickly.
(b) That Philinte call him a cab.
(c) That Philinte not follow him.
(d) That Philinite not talk about him after he leaves.

3. What do Acaste and Clitandre agree to do if Celimene shows a preference to one of them?
(a) They will fight.
(b) The other will back off.
(c) They will no longer be friends.
(d) The other will try harder.

4. When Basque enters the room, who does he say is waiting downstairs to see Celimene?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Eliante.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Philinte.

5. Why does Celimene agree to see Acaste?
(a) Celimene believes it is the only way to preserve her reputation.
(b) Celimene likes Acaste better than Alceste.
(c) Celimene thinks Acaste will not like her if she does not see him.
(d) Celimene is tired of her conversation with Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Acaste defend himself against Clitandre's teasing?

2. Why does Alceste give Célimène an ultimatum in Act 2, Scene 5?

3. What does Celimene say is OK to do when you are young?

4. Whom does Célimène call arrogant in Act 2, Scene 5?

5. Why does Clitandre tease Acaste?

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