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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Celimene.
(b) Eliante.
(c) Philinte.
(d) The visitor.

2. What is the only honest thing that Célimène has said so far into Act 2, Scene 3 in the play?
(a) That Alceste is not indispensable.
(b) That she loves Alceste more than Acaste.
(c) That Acaste is better looking than Alceste.
(d) That Basque is a servant.

3. When Célimène is with one suitor, how does she speak about the others?
(a) Acts angry towards them.
(b) Says they are just friends.
(c) Pretends not to know them.
(d) Criticizes them.

4. While talking with Celimene, what does Alceste decide to do?
(a) Believe her lies.
(b) Marry someone else.
(c) Forgive her.
(d) Never leave her.

5. Why does someone re-enter the room in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Basque has heard someone at the door.
(b) Clitandre wants to talk to Acaste.
(c) Célimène has heard someone at the door.
(d) Philinte wants to talk to Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why may Celimene be afraid to reject Clitandre?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, what does Celimene finally tell Alceste?

3. What are Alceste's intentions during the conversation with Celimene?

4. What does Celimene do when confronted with a letter?

5. Célimène is speaking the truth in Act 4, Scene 3, but is doing so in what way?

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