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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another theme in this play, in addition to honesty?
(a) Self desception.
(b) Fear.
(c) Loyality.
(d) Self esteem.

2. Who re-enters the room in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Basque.
(d) Éliante.

3. Why does Arsinoe say she came to see Celimene?
(a) Arsinoe always comes to see Celimene.
(b) Arsinoe wants to have tea with Celimene.
(c) She wants to say hi.
(d) She hears someone gossip about Celimene.

4. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?
(a) They are good friends.
(b) They both like Celimene.
(c) They both dislike poetry.
(d) They are brothers.

5. What is Philinte's theory about why Alceste is being called upon by a man in a uniform?
(a) Alceste's argument with Celimene.
(b) Alceste's lawsuit.
(c) Alceste's insults about Oronte's sonnet.
(d) Alceste's dislike of the royal court.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Alceste treat Oronte in court?

3. Why may Celimene be afraid to reject Clitandre?

4. In the opening of the play, what reason does Alceste give for his hatred of humanity?

5. What is Alceste's reaction when Basque makes this announcement?

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