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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Célimène ask to entertain Arsinoé?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Basque.

2. What affect is Celimene's inviting Acaste inside having on Celimene's reputation?
(a) Inviting Acaste inside is reinforcing Celimene's reputation as a flirt.
(b) Inviting Acaste inside is helping Celimene's reputation as a nice person.
(c) Inviting Acaste inside has no affect on Celimene's reputation.
(d) Inviting Acaste inside is the only way to improve Celimene's reputation.

3. What does Celimene threaten to do if Alceste continues being suspicious of her?
(a) To stop being Alceste's friend.
(b) To never speak to Alceste again.
(c) To marry Philinte instead.
(d) To retract her declaration of love.

4. Who does Philinte claim Alceste is defending?
(a) Those he does not like.
(b) The women in the group.
(c) The royal court.
(d) His friends.

5. What does Philinte do once Alceste leaves?
(a) Does not follow.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Screams.
(d) Follows.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Célimène react to being pressured to make a choice about her suitors?

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

3. What news does the new visitor have for one of the characters?

4. What does Celimene think she is doing by accepting many suitors?

5. Why does Alceste hate humanity?

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