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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. Why does Alceste refuse to get legal help with the lawsuit in which he is involved?
(a) Alceste feels telling the truth should be enough.
(b) Alceste knows he is in the wrong.
(c) Alceste thinks the lawsuit is a waste of time.
(d) Alceste cannot afford an attorney.

2. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?
(a) Alceste is mad at Celimene.
(b) Alceste is hungry.
(c) Alceste is upset.
(d) Alceste has to go to work.

3. What does Alceste think about Philinte response to the sonnet?
(a) He scolds Philinte.
(b) He praises Philinte.
(c) He understands Philinte.
(d) He is confused by the response.

4. Whom is Alceste in love with?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Célimène.

5. Who confronts Célimène about her many men?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Oronte.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Oronte is reading his sonnet, what does Alceste whisper to Philinte?

2. What does Oronte want that Alceste does not give?

3. How does Alceste respond to Oronte's request for friendship?

4. What happens after Oronte's response to Alceste's reaction to his sonnet?

5. Who is Celimene?

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