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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. How does Acaste defend himself against Clitandre's teasing?
(a) He suggests Celimene like Philinte.
(b) He brags about how wonderful he is.
(c) He suggests Celimene does not care for Clitandre.
(d) He brags about his job.

2. Oronte's leaving suggests what about his asking for honest opinions on his sonnet?
(a) That Oronte is not very nice.
(b) That Oronte really wants flattery, not honesty.
(c) That Oronte does not like Alceste and Philinte.
(d) That Oronte thinks the poem is better than it is.

3. What does Philinte do in Act 1, Scene 3, even though Alceste tells him not to?
(a) Follows Oronte.
(b) Follows Célimène.
(c) Follows Éliante.
(d) Follows Alceste.

4. What is Philinte's involvement in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Philinte is Alceste's visitor.
(b) Philinte is not involved in Act 2, Scene 5.
(c) Philinte is upset because Alceste has a visitor.
(d) Philinte knows Alceste's visitor.

5. As Act 3, Scene 4 opens, how does Celimene greet Arsinoe?
(a) Celimene acts as if Arsinoe is not there.
(b) Celimene gushes over Arsinoe.
(c) Celimene treats Arsinoe coldly.
(d) Celimene continues to talk badly about Arsinoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the fact that she is in the middle of an important conversation with Alceste, what does Celimene tell Basque to do?

2. During the argument with Philinte, what is revealed about Alceste?

3. Who visits Célimène in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Which word best describes Celimene's real reputation?

5. Whom does Célimène ask to entertain Arsinoé?

(see the answer key)

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