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The Misanthrope | Quiz

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1)

How does Alceste react to the news of yet another visitor? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Alceste is glad to have another visitor.
Alceste decides he does not love Celimene.
Alceste invites himself to dinner.
Alceste says he is leaving.
2)

Now that Celimene has involved Eliante in the conversation, what does Celimene not get from Eliante? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

A friendly hello.
Sympathy.
An apology.
An excuse to leave the room.
3)

What is the definition of marquis? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

A nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl.
A sign in front of a movie theater.
A person of great importance.
Another name for a judge.
4)

Alceste's threat to leave if Celimene does not do what he wants can best be described as what? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Asking for attention.
Leaving.
A complaint.
Bluffing.
5)

While responding to Philinte's critique of his personality, what does Alceste admit? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

He wants everyone to leave him alone.
He wishes Celimene would stop gossiping.
He does not know which is worse, a false friend or ridicule.
He does not like Philinte.
6)

While Celimene and her suitors are talking, who enters wearing a uniform? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

A police officer.
The Marshal's Sergeant-at-Arms.
A court magistrate.
The Queen's guard.
7)

Why does Celimene feel she needs help in answering Alceste and Oronte? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

Celimene wants Eliante's advice.
Celimene wants to leave the room.
Celimene wants Eliante to answer for her.
Celimene is hoping for sympathy.
8)

In the last scene of the play, who are the only two characters not in the scene? (from Act 5, Scene 4)

Alceste and Celimene.
Philinte and Eliante.
Basque and Dubois.
Basque and Alceste.
9)

What word best describes Moliere's possible reason for having Alceste's visitor dressed as he is? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

Transition.
Humor.
Sarcasm.
Symbolism.
10)

In Act 2, Scene 4, two marquis enter the room. Who are they? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Philinte and Acaste.
Oronte and Clitandre.
Clitandre and Acaste.
Philinte and Alceste.
11)

During their conversation, what does Eliante admit to Philinte about Alceste? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Eliante is Alceste's cousin.
Eliante hopes Alceste marries Celimene.
Eliante does not like Alceste.
Eliante wishes Alceste would be in love with her.
12)

During their discussion in Act 3, scene 1, Clitandre teases Acaste about what? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

His chances with Celimene.
His social position.
His big nose.
His chances with Eliante.
13)

During the conversation in Act 2, Scene 4, Philinte points out that Alceste does not like whom? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Clitandre and Oronte.
The members of the royal court.
Attorneys.
The judges in the court room.
14)

At the end Act 4, Scene 4, Alceste leaves. But before leaving, he tells Celimene he will _________. (from Act 4, Scene 4)

Be back to resolve the matter between them.
Be back to confront her again.
Marry Eliante.
Always love her.
15)

What is the most honest thing Celemine says to Alceste in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

That Celemine is leading Alceste on.
That Oronte is her true love.
That Celemine likes to flirt.
That Alceste is not indespensible to her.
16)

After turning the conversation to Alceste's love life, what does Arsinoe offers to show Alceste? (from Act 3, Scene 5)

Evidence that Celimene is not the wife for him.
A love letter.
Photographs of Celimene.
Evidence of Arsinoe's love for Alceste.
17)

After telling Alceste the news, what item does Dubois realize he has forgotten to bring to Alceste? (from Act 4, Scene 4)

The note.
His luggage.
The flowers.
His jacket.
18)

Celimene tells her other guests that Arsinoe is ___________ of her. (from Act 3, Scene 3)

Making fun.
Bored.
Jealous.
Sick and tired.
19)

If Celimene chooses a suitor, what does Alceste say he will do? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

Alceste will cry.
Alceste will not interfere.
Alceste will fight the suitor.
Alceste will move to the country.
20)

In the beginning of Act 5, Scene 4, who enters the room? (from Act 5, Scene 4)

Clitandre, Oronte, and Eliante.
Clitandre, Oronte, and Arsinoe.
Clitandre and Oronte.
Arsinoe.
21)

What is Philinte's involvement in Act 2, Scene 5? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

Philinte is upset because Alceste has a visitor.
Philinte knows Alceste's visitor.
Philinte is Alceste's visitor.
Philinte is not involved in Act 2, Scene 5.
22)

Who arrives at Celimene's home that Celimene asks to entertain Arsinoe? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Alceste.
Philinte.
Basque.
Eliante.
23)

Who are the two marquis in Act 3, Scene 1? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Clitandre and Eliante.
Philinte and Alceste.
Clitandre and Acaste.
Celimene and Acaste.
24)

At the end of Act 3, Scene 5, where do Alceste and Arsinoe go? (from Act 3, Scene 5)

To find Philinte.
To find Celimene.
To Arsinoe's house.
Downstairs.
25)

Why would Celimene's being overly nice to her two visitors offend Alceste? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Alceste believes Celimene is being hypocritical.
Alceste does not care about being nice to anyone.
Alceste thinks people are taking advantage of Celimene.
Alceste wants Celimene to be more social.
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