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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philante advise Alceste to get help with the lawsuit in which he is involved?
(a) His accuser works for the police.
(b) Philante does not want Alceste to go to jail.
(c) He is definitely in the wrong and needs a good defense.
(d) His accuser is very popular and influential.

2. What is Célimène's reaction when she thinks someone is arriving in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) She gets excited.
(b) She gets nervous.
(c) She gets sad.
(d) She begins to throw a fit.

3. Based on Celimene's behavior regarding visitors in Act 2, Scene 3, what seems to be most important to Celimene?
(a) Celimene places importance on honesty.
(b) Celimene believes it is important to let people know how she feels.
(c) Celimene places importance on social matters.
(d) Celimene believes being hypocritical is acceptable.

4. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?
(a) With a kiss on the cheek.
(b) He greets Alceste with a handshake.
(c) He buys Alceste a present.
(d) With a hug.

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

6. Why might Oronte's being led on by Celimene, as revealed in his sonnet, trigger anger in Alceste?
(a) Alceste is jealous.
(b) Because Alceste thinks Celimene likes Oronte more.
(c) Because Celimene is leading Alceste on as well.
(d) Alceste thinks it is a mean thing to say about Celimene.

7. Who is the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Basque.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Celimene.

8. Who are the two marquis in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Philinte and Alceste.
(b) Celimene and Acaste.
(c) Clitandre and Acaste.
(d) Clitandre and Eliante.

9. Which word best describes Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Transitional.
(b) Sad.
(c) Boring.
(d) Funny.

10. When Alceste goes to court, he insists that he won't what?
(a) Cry.
(b) Back down.
(c) Mention Philinte's name.
(d) Get angry.

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

12. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Basque.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Alceste.

13. What does Alceste wait for Celimene to do in Act Two, Scene Four?
(a) If she allows any more suitors in.
(b) If she calls for tea.
(c) Chooses a suitor.
(d) He waits to see who she sends away first.

14. Before Alceste receives his visitor, what is he waiting for Celimene to do?
(a) Dismiss the other suitors.
(b) Marry him.
(c) Marry Clitandre.
(d) Tell him to go away.

15. Célimène accuses Alceste of using his principles as a way to what?
(a) Get along with her.
(b) Be unsocial.
(c) Get along with the group.
(d) Distinguish himself above the other suitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one possible reason for Alceste's harsh words about Oronte's sonnet?

2. What does Clitandre ask of Acaste?

3. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?

4. Acaste and Clitandre start naming members of what in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. In Act 2, Scene 5, what is the man who asks to see Alceste wearing?

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