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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Act 2 Scene 4, how does Celimene react to Alceste's pressuring her into a decision?
(a) Celimene brushes him off.
(b) Celimene tells him to leave.
(c) Celimene makes a decision.
(d) Celimene decides to marry Alceste.

2. Why does someone re-enter the room in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Clitandre wants to talk to Acaste.
(b) Philinte wants to talk to Alceste.
(c) Basque has heard someone at the door.
(d) Célimène has heard someone at the door.

3. In Act Two, Scene Three, what does the reader learn about Alceste's position in Celimene's life?
(a) He is dispensable.
(b) He is only a friend.
(c) He is indespensable.
(d) He is her one true love.

4. Who is upset by the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Basque.
(d) Alceste.

5. While listening to Oronte's sonnet, what might Alceste have learned that he does not want to share with Philinte?
(a) That Alceste loves himself more than he loves Celimene.
(b) That Oronte's situation with Celimene is similar to his own.
(c) That Alceste is not an honest person.
(d) That Oronte loves Celimene more than Alceste does.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suggested by the appearance of Alceste's visitor?

2. Why does Celimene re-enter the room?

3. Who is the officer there for?

4. Why did Oronte's work upset Alceste?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens after Basque announces Célimène's other visitor in Act 2, Scene 3.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, describe how Alceste reacts when Oronte hugs him and asks for his friendship. How does Alceste's reaction tie in with his view of hypocrisy?

3. Why do Acaste and Clitandre talk privately in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. In Act Two, Scene Four, what are the two opinions about loves held by Alceste and Eliante?

5. Describe the vicious things Célimène says about Arsinoé in Act 3, Scene 3.

6. Why do Oronte and Alceste confront Celimene?

7. When Act 3, Scene 5 ends, what does Arsinoé turn the conversation to?

8. After Celimene accepts a visit from Clitandre, how does Alceste test Celimene to see if she really loves Alceste?

9. Why is Dubios flustered in Act Four, Scene Four?

10. How does Celimene react to Oronte and Alceste's request for the truth in Act Five, Scene Two?

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