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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. Does Alceste believe Célimène when she says she only loves him?
(a) Yes.
(b) Maybe.
(c) No.
(d) He wants to.

2. What does Celimene fear if she does not agree to see Acaste?
(a) Celimene is afraid refusing the visit would not be nice.
(b) Celimene is afraid of Alceste and wants Acaste's help.
(c) Celimene is afraid of offending Acaste.
(d) Celimene is afraid Acaste will never come back.

3. Whom does Célimène call arrogant in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Adraste.
(d) Acaste.

4. In Act 2, Scene 5, what does Alceste receive?
(a) A gift.
(b) A visitor.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A surprise.

5. Why may Celimene be afraid to reject Clitandre?
(a) Because Celimene likes Clitandre.
(b) Because he is a big man.
(c) Because he is influential in court.
(d) Because Celimene is afraid Clitandre will hurt Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. At first, how does Célimène react to Alceste's reaction to the visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. Based on Celimene's behavior regarding visitors in Act 2, Scene 3, what seems to be most important to Celimene?

3. Celimene tells Alceste that he takes "umbrage" at Clitandre. What is umbrage?

4. Who wants to confront Célimène about her behavior?

5. What word best describes the duration of Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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