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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. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?
(a) Why Philinte cannot come with Alceste.
(b) Why Alceste loves Celimene.
(c) Why Alceste dislikes Oronte.
(d) Why Alceste is so upset.

2. While attempting to correct Celimene, what does Alceste admit about her?
(a) That Alceste wishes Celimene were a nicer person.
(b) That Alceste no longer loves Celimene.
(c) That Celimene is avoiding Alceste.
(d) That Celimene's good looks attract many men.

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

4. By her actions in Act 2, Scene 2, what opinion of Alceste's has Celimene proven to be correct?
(a) That Celimene really is not a nice person.
(b) That Celimene loves Alceste more than other men.
(c) That Celimene's feelings for Alceste cannot be trusted.
(d) That Alceste should marry Celimene quickly.

5. Who is Alceste jealous of?
(a) Orotne.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Clitandre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?

2. Why does Celimene accept the new visitor?

3. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?

4. How does Alceste react to the news of the latest visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. Célimène seems to care deeply about saving what in Act 2, Scene2?

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