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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 is Alceste grieving in Act Two, Scene One?
(a) He is facing court charges.
(b) A dear friend just passed away.
(c) Philinte may not love him.
(d) Celimene may not love him.

2. What does Oronte's sonnet say about Celimene's kindness towards him?
(a) That her kindness is not kind at all.
(b) That she is kind to love him.
(c) That she says kind things to him.
(d) That she is always nice to him.

3. Who does Alceste confide in when he is grieving in Act Two, Scene One?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Eliante.

4. Who is Oronte's sonnet written to?
(a) Celimene.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Eliante.
(d) Philinte.

5. While responding to Philinte's critique of his personality, what does Alceste admit?
(a) He does not know which is worse, a false friend or ridicule.
(b) He wants everyone to leave him alone.
(c) He does not like Philinte.
(d) He wishes Celimene would stop gossiping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alceste wish he can do about Celimene?

2. During the argument, of whom does Celimene say Alceste is jealous?

3. How does Alceste distinguish himself among his company?

4. What is one possible reason for Alceste's harsh words about Oronte's sonnet?

5. Who is Acaste?

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