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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arsinoe say she does for Celimene when other gossip about her?
(a) She joins in.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She does nothing.
(d) She defends her.

2. Who is Basque?
(a) Célimène's brother.
(b) Célimène's father.
(c) Célimène's cousin.
(d) Célimène's servant.

3. What is Alceste unable to do for others or for himself?
(a) Have empathy.
(b) Socialize.
(c) Be honest.
(d) Love.

4. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?
(a) Why Philinte cannot come with Alceste.
(b) Why Alceste loves Celimene.
(c) Why Alceste dislikes Oronte.
(d) Why Alceste is so upset.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clitandre ask Acaste?

2. Which word best describes Act 2, Scene 5?

3. When Basque makes his announcement, whom does it involve?

4. What does Celimene think her reputation is?

5. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?

(see the answer key)

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