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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, Philinte is trying to find out what?
(a) Why Oronte is crying.
(b) Why Alceste is crying.
(c) Why Alceste likes Célimène.
(d) Why Alceste is so upset.

3. On their way to Celimen's home, Philinte tells Alceste that one should not blame human beings for their ______?
(a) Faults.
(b) Personalities.
(c) Looks.
(d) Motives.

4. How is Célimène described in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Mute.
(b) A flirt and gossip.
(c) Outspoken and rude.
(d) Painfully shy.

5. During the heated discussion, what does Alceste reveal is aggravating him?
(a) Alceste is upset with Philinte.
(b) Alceste is aggravated by the fact that he loves Eliante.
(c) Alceste is still upset about Oronte's sonnet.
(d) Alceste is upset by Celimene's behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the definition of a misanthrope?

2. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?

3. During Act 2 Scene 4, how does Celimene react to Alceste's pressuring her into a decision?

4. What does Philinte do in Act 1, Scene 3, even though Alceste tells him not to?

5. What does Celimene suggest her and Arsinoe should do about the gossip?

(see the answer key)

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