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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. What is Célimène accused of in terms of love?
(a) Encouraging other women to fall in love with Alceste.
(b) Encouraging men to go out with her cousin.
(c) Encouraging other women to fall in love with Oronte.
(d) Encouraging men to fall in love with her.

2. Which word best describes Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Long.
(b) Transitional.
(c) Boring.
(d) Funny.

3. In the opening act, what two things does the audience learn about Alceste?
(a) He is involved in a lawsuit and does not like Philinte.
(b) He is a hypocrit and is involved in a lawsuit.
(c) He loves Celimene and her cousin, Eliante.
(d) He is involved in a lawsuit and in love with Celimene.

4. After Oronte leaves, why do Philinte and Alceste argue?
(a) Philinte does not think Alceste should have been so honest.
(b) Philinte is upset because Oronte leaves.
(c) Alceste is upset because he does not like the sonnet.
(d) Alceste believes Philinte wants to leave also.

5. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?
(a) Follow.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He despises her.
(d) Do not follow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 5, what does Alceste receive?

2. Who does the new character ask to be his friend?

3. What kind of person does Alceste portray himself as?

4. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?

5. Who does Philinte claim Alceste is defending?

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