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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alceste wish, concerning Oronte's sonnet?
(a) That he likes it.
(b) That it is longer.
(c) That it is not about Celimene.
(d) That Oronte does not read it aloud.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, of what is Celimene accused?
(a) Celimene is accused of being mean to Oronte.
(b) Celimene is accused of being lazy.
(c) Celimene is accused of cheating on Philinte.
(d) Celimene is accused of encouraging men to fall in love with her.

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

4. Whom does Célimène call arrogant in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Adraste.

5. What does Arsinoe value?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Love.
(d) Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alceste leaves Celimene's house, who goes with him?

2. What does Basque do regarding this new character?

3. Other than the two marquis who visit Celimene in Act 2, Scene 4, what other visitors does she receive?

4. While telling Alceste some news, what does Dubois say was delivered to Alceste's house?

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

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