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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. What is the significance of a new character in Act One, Scene Two?
(a) He is an officer.
(b) He is the true husband of Celimenes.
(c) He is a new suitor of Celimenes.
(d) He is a famous artist.

2. For what reason does Alceste need to leave town?
(a) He is going to be arrested.
(b) He has been called back to court.
(c) Celimene does not love him.
(d) Oronte is still upset with him.

3. This list that Acaste answers with in Act 3, Scene 1, is what?
(a) Medium length.
(b) Long.
(c) Very short.
(d) Somewhat short.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is someone being summoned to in Act 2, Scene 6?

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

3. Which word best describes Act 2, Scene 5?

4. What is the definition of marquis?

5. Who is in love with Éliante?

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