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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, Philinte is trying to find out what?
(a) Why Alceste is crying.
(b) Why Alceste likes Célimène.
(c) Why Oronte is crying.
(d) Why Alceste is so upset.

2. Why does Celimene state she needs to be nice to Clitandre?
(a) He is a family friend.
(b) He is influential in court.
(c) He is very wealthy.
(d) She is in love with him.

3. What do we know about Célimène's past?
(a) She is engaged in this scene.
(b) She was engaged once.
(c) She is married.
(d) She was a young widow.

4. Who praises Oronte's work throughout his reading?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Éliante.

5. Who is Eliante?
(a) The maid.
(b) Celimene's cousin.
(c) Alceste's sister.
(d) Philinte's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom is Alceste in love with?

2. How does Alceste feel about the friendship?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is a source of contention between Alceste and others?

4. What is another theme in this play, in addition to honesty?

5. What does Alceste think about Philinte response to the sonnet?

(see the answer key)

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