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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oronte do when he meets Alceste?
(a) Tells him off.
(b) Asks for his friendship and a hug.
(c) Accuses him of taking his girlfriend.
(d) Begins to cry.

2. What is Alceste response to the sonnet?
(a) Negative.
(b) Positive.
(c) He does not hear the sonnet.
(d) Indifferent.

3. In the opening act, what two things does the audience learn about Alceste?
(a) He is involved in a lawsuit and in love with Celimene.
(b) He loves Celimene and her cousin, Eliante.
(c) He is involved in a lawsuit and does not like Philinte.
(d) He is a hypocrit and is involved in a lawsuit.

4. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?
(a) He begins to cry.
(b) He becomes angry, defensive, and threatening.
(c) He is overjoyed.
(d) He leaves without saying a word.

5. How does Celimene react when Alceste questions her love for him?
(a) Confused.
(b) Vengeful.
(c) Outraged.
(d) Understanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who scolds the person for not remembering the man's name after they hugged?

2. Why is Alceste grieving in Act Two, Scene One?

3. What does Alceste want Célimène to tell Acaste in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?

5. What does Alceste want Celimene to do about the new suitor?

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