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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?
(a) Why Philinte cannot come with Alceste.
(b) Why Alceste dislikes Oronte.
(c) Why Alceste loves Celimene.
(d) Why Alceste is so upset.
2. Who is Acaste?
(a) Alceste's brother
(b) Philinte's friend.
(c) One of two marquis who pursue Célimène.
(d) Alceste's friend.
3. What does Celimene suggest her and Arsinoe should do about the gossip?
(a) Provide the gossipers wrong.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Report to each other when they hear gossip.
(d) Make up stories about the people who gossip.
4. Who are the two marquis in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Celimene and Acaste.
(b) Philinte and Alceste.
(c) Clitandre and Eliante.
(d) Clitandre and Acaste.
5. Who asks Alceste to be more moderate in his judgment?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Célimène.
Short Answer Questions
1. What word best describes the difference between what Celimene believes her reputation to be, and what the other characters believe her reputation is?
2. Who might be the misanthropes of the play?
3. Why is Alceste upset in Act 2, Scene 2?
4. Against what gossip does Arsinoe defend Celimene?
5. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?
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