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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asks Alceste to be more moderate in his judgment?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Philinte.

2. Whom are the two men waiting for when the play begins?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Célimène and her cousin.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Arsinoé.

3. While discussing Alceste's criticism of Oronte's sonnet, what question does Philinte ask of Alceste?
(a) Why he does not leave instead of Oronte.
(b) Why he does not flatter Oronte.
(c) Why he invites Oronte over.
(d) Why he does not applaud after Oronte reads his sonnet.

4. What does Celimene think her reputation is?
(a) A beautiful woman that every man wants to marry.
(b) A flirt.
(c) An influential woman.
(d) A nice and well-liked person.

5. Who praises Oronte's work throughout his reading?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Éliante.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two marquis in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. When Alceste goes to court, he insists that he won't what?

3. How does Celimene react when Alceste questions her love for him?

4. What is the subject of Oronte's sonnet?

5. What is the definition of marquis?

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