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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. Alceste's threat to leave if Celimene does not do what he wants can best be described as what?
(a) Asking for attention.
(b) A complaint.
(c) Bluffing.
(d) Leaving.

2. What is the most honest thing Celemine says to Alceste in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) That Alceste is not indespensible to her.
(b) That Celemine likes to flirt.
(c) That Celemine is leading Alceste on.
(d) That Oronte is her true love.

3. In Act 3, Scene 3, who announces Celimene's next visitor?
(a) Clitandre.
(b) Eliante.
(c) Celimene answers the door herself.
(d) Basque.

4. Why does Alceste hate humanity?
(a) Because of its loathing.
(b) Because of its greed.
(c) Because of its hyprocrisy.
(d) Because of its happiness.

5. What medical problem is Alceste suspected on having?
(a) Schizophrenia.
(b) Alzheimer.
(c) Depression.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would prefer that Célimène speak her mind about her suitors in Act 5, Scene 3?

2. Who quickly changes his or her reaction to Arsinoé when she arrives in Act 3, Scene 4?

3. How do Célimène's feelings change about Alceste's reaction to the visitor?

4. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?

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

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