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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is a source of contention between Alceste and others?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Pride.
(c) Money.
(d) Happiness.

2. Who enters at the beginning of Scene Two?
(a) Celimene.
(b) Eliante.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Philinte.

3. Who re-enters the room in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Basque.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Philinte.

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

5. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philiminte?
(a) Friends.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celimene state she needs to be nice to Clitandre?

2. How does Alceste feel about his visitor?

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

4. What causes Alceste to become so upset during Act One, Scene Three?

5. Who says, "One shouldn't blame human beings for their faults, any more than one would blame vultures or wolves for being what they are."

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