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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. Clitandre and Acaste finally leave the room. What do they do on their way out?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Make jokes.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Say goodbye.

2. After telling Alceste the news, what item does Dubois realize he has forgotten to bring to Alceste?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His luggage.
(c) The note.
(d) The flowers.

3. What does Celimene call Arsinoe that offends her?
(a) Fat.
(b) An old prude.
(c) A gossip.
(d) Disgusting.

4. Which word best describes the symbolism of Alceste's visitor arriving just as he is waiting for Celimene's judgment on their relationship?
(a) Boring.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Sad.
(d) Hilarious.

5. Why does Alceste say he is staying?
(a) He doesn't want to hear her answer.
(b) He has no place to go.
(c) He has no patience left.
(d) He can't stand to be away from Célimène.

Short Answer Questions

1. Celimene tells Alceste that he takes "umbrage" at Clitandre. What is umbrage?

2. Alceste tells Basque to do what with the person who awaits him?

3. In Act 2, Scene 5, what is the man who asks to see Alceste wearing?

4. Célimène's reputation, whether she knows it or not, is really what?

5. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?

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