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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oronte's leaving suggests what about his asking for honest opinions on his sonnet?
(a) That Oronte thinks the poem is better than it is.
(b) That Oronte does not like Alceste and Philinte.
(c) That Oronte really wants flattery, not honesty.
(d) That Oronte is not very nice.

2. What does Elinate say about love in Act Two, Scene Four?
(a) True love includes love of one's faults.
(b) Love conquers all.
(c) True love does not exist.
(d) One can have many true loves.

3. How does Alceste feel about the friendship?
(a) They are quickly best friends.
(b) It never works.
(c) It is good.
(d) It needs time to grow.

4. What does Alceste want Celimene to do about the new suitor?
(a) Introduces him to her cousin.
(b) Let him in.
(c) State she is not interested.
(d) Send him away.

5. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Basque.
(d) Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of person does Alceste portray himself as?

2. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?

3. What does Philinte do in Act 1, Scene 3, even though Alceste tells him not to?

4. Which word best describes Celimene's real reputation?

5. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?

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