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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Basque enters the room, who does he say is waiting downstairs to see Celimene?
(a) Eliante.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Oronte.

2. Who points out that Alceste complains whether people praise or criticize him?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Acaste.

3. Where do the character go during Act Two, Scene Four?
(a) Outside.
(b) To the kitchen.
(c) To the sitting room.
(d) To the gallery.

4. How does Alceste distinguish himself among his company?
(a) His high intelligence.
(b) His high principles.
(c) His wisdom.
(d) His financial status.

5. Who is Alceste jealous of?
(a) Orotne.
(b) Clitandre.
(c) Celimene.
(d) Philinte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oronte's sonnet say about Celimene's kindness towards him?

2. After Oronte leaves in Act 1, scene 3, what does Philinte ask Alceste?

3. Who visits Célimène in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Celimene avow to Alceste?

5. Alceste is accused of doing what to people he doesn't like?

(see the answer key)

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