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

2. During the conversation in Act 2, Scene 4, why do Acaste and Clitandre ridicule Alceste?
(a) Alceste complains that there are too many people present.
(b) Alceste makes fun of Acaste and Clitandre.
(c) Alceste complains that Celimene is being encouraged to gossip.
(d) Alceste complains that his time with Celimene has been interrupted.

3. Who is Alceste jealous of?
(a) Celimene.
(b) Clitandre.
(c) Orotne.
(d) Philinte.

4. Despite the fact that she is in the middle of an important conversation with Alceste, what does Celimene tell Basque to do?
(a) Celimene tells Basque she does not want to see anyone.
(b) Celimene tells Basque to go away.
(c) Celimene tells Basque to show Acaste up.
(d) Celimene tells Basque to visit with Acaste until she is done.

5. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Basque.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elinate say about love in Act Two, Scene Four?

2. What does Philinte do once Alceste leaves?

3. Why do Acaste and Clitandre begin naming members in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?

5. Does Alceste believe Célimène when she says she only loves him?

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