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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Alceste not fully trust that Celimene loves him?
(a) Celimene is a habitual liar.
(b) Alceste has seen Celimene with other men.
(c) Alceste wonders how many other men have been told by Celimene that she loves them.
(d) Alceste has problems trusting other people.

3. Who visits Célimène in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Basque.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Alceste.

4. To ease his mind, Alceste asks Celimene to end their bickering by doing what?
(a) Breaking up with Alceste.
(b) Dealing openly with each other.
(c) Marrying Alceste.
(d) Stop flirting with other men.

5. What does Alceste think love and relationship should be based on?
(a) Status.
(b) Reason.
(c) The heart.
(d) Education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Celimene think her reputation is?

2. During the heated discussion, what does Alceste reveal is aggravating him?

3. Why does Alceste plan to confront Celimene about her behavior?

4. Why does Celimene accept the new visitor?

5. Why would Celimene's being overly nice to her two visitors offend Alceste?

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