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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Alceste upset in Act Five, Scene One?
(a) He has nothing to live for.
(b) He is hated in the community.
(c) Celimene does not love him.
(d) He loses his court case.

2. During Act 2, Scene 5 what is Alceste awaiting for?
(a) Célimène's judgment.
(b) The other suitors to arrive.
(c) The sunset.
(d) The arrival of someone in a uniform.

3. Who tries to make Celimene make a choice between her visitors?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Eliante.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Clitandre.

4. What does Clitandre think of Acaste?
(a) He is very insightful.
(b) He may win Celimene with his charm.
(c) He would be good for Celimene.
(d) He is deluded.

5. Who are the two marquis in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Philinte and Alceste.
(b) Clitandre and Acaste.
(c) Celimene and Acaste.
(d) Clitandre and Eliante.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the fact that she is in the middle of an important conversation with Alceste, what does Celimene tell Basque to do?

2. During Oronte's reading of his sonnet to Philinte and Alceste, how does Philinite react to the poem?

3. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?

4. What does Oronte's sonnet reveal about his relationship with Celimene?

5. At the beginning of Act Three, Scene One who talks in private?

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