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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. Why does Oronte gush over Alceste in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He likes his haircut.
(b) He likes his clothes.
(c) Over the wisdom of his response.
(d) He thinks his choice in Célimène is very good.

2. What is Célimène accused of in terms of love?
(a) Encouraging men to go out with her cousin.
(b) Encouraging other women to fall in love with Alceste.
(c) Encouraging other women to fall in love with Oronte.
(d) Encouraging men to fall in love with her.

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

4. What happens when Alceste complains about the other encouraging Celimene's gossip?
(a) His is ridiculed.
(b) He is asked to leave.
(c) The others agree.
(d) Nothing.

5. How does Célimène react to being pressured to make a choice about her suitors?
(a) Brushes it off.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Cries.
(d) Gets angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Celimene think she is doing by accepting many suitors?

2. What does Alceste wait for Celimene to do in Act Two, Scene Four?

3. What does Philinte do in Act 1, Scene 3, even though Alceste tells him not to?

4. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?

5. Who is upset by the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?

(see the answer key)

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