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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Alceste believe Célimène when she says she only loves him?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Maybe.
(d) He wants to.

2. With what does Alceste plan to change Celimene?
(a) His money.
(b) His love.
(c) His education.
(d) His social position.

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

4. Before the group takes a walk in the gallery, how does Eliante put an end to the argument?
(a) Eliante tells Alceste she loves him.
(b) Eliante tells them to stop arguing.
(c) Eliante leaves the room.
(d) Eliante says true love overlooks faults.

5. Why does Alceste give Célimène an ultimatum in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) He is not sure if he'll return from court.
(b) He is simply impatient.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is afraid that he'll never see her again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes the difference between what Celimene believes her reputation to be, and what the other characters believe her reputation is?

2. Who announces a visitor at the beginning of Ace Two, Scene Two?

3. Who does the man in the street hug?

4. What word best describes Moliere's possible reason for having Alceste's visitor dressed as he is?

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

(see the answer key)

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