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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. When Basque enters the room, who does he say is waiting downstairs to see Celimene?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Eliante.
(d) Acaste.

2. Act 2, Scene 6, takes place where?
(a) At the court house.
(b) In the gallery.
(c) Celimene's house.
(d) Basque's house.

3. Who tries to intervene between Oronteo and Alceste in Act One, Scene Two?
(a) Philinte.
(b) The servant.
(c) Celimene.
(d) Eliante.

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

5. What news does Basque have in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) There is a new group arriving.
(b) There is someone at the door.
(c) It is time for everyone to leave.
(d) It is time for Célimène's medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Act 2, Scene 5 what is Alceste awaiting for?

2. With whom does Celimene say Arsinoe is in love?

3. What two characters does Act 4, Scene 3 feature?

4. What news does the new visitor have for one of the characters?

5. Who are the main characters in Act 3, Scene 5?

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