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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. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Basque.
(d) Celimene.

2. Who laughs at the change in behavior by one character when Arsinoé arrives?
(a) Just Acaste.
(b) Just Clitandre.
(c) Both Clitandre and Acaste.
(d) Basque.

3. Who announces a visitor at the beginning of Ace Two, Scene Two?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Basque.

4. What is Philinte's involvement in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Philinte is Alceste's visitor.
(b) Philinte knows Alceste's visitor.
(c) Philinte is not involved in Act 2, Scene 5.
(d) Philinte is upset because Alceste has a visitor.

5. Before Alceste leaves, what request does he make?
(a) That Philinte not follow him.
(b) That he be allowed to leave quickly.
(c) That Philinte call him a cab.
(d) That Philinite not talk about him after he leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thinks Acaste does not have a chance with Celimene?

2. What kind of person does Alceste portray himself as?

3. Why does Clitandre tease Acaste?

4. While listening to Oronte's sonnet, what might Alceste have learned that he does not want to share with Philinte?

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

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