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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Celimene.
(b) Eliante.
(c) The visitor.
(d) Philinte.

2. After Philinte points out who Alceste does not like, what flaw in Alceste's personality does Philinte observe?
(a) That Alceste is too happy.
(b) That Alceste is too critical of Celimene.
(c) That Alceste complains even if someone praises him.
(d) That Alceste is depressing.

3. At the beginning of Act Three, Scene One who talks in private?
(a) Clitandre and Celimene.
(b) Clitandre and Basque.
(c) Clitandre and Acaste.
(d) Basque and Acaste.

4. What is one way to describe Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Very long.
(b) Longer than the rest.
(c) Very brief.
(d) Average length.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Alceste complains about the other encouraging Celimene's gossip?

2. Who is Dubois?

3. Who is Basque?

4. This list that Acaste answers with in Act 3, Scene 1, is what?

5. What does Eliante want to wait for before marrying Alceste?

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