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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. Who visits Célimène in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Basque.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Acaste.

2. What is the definition of marquis?
(a) A nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl.
(b) Another name for a judge.
(c) A sign in front of a movie theater.
(d) A person of great importance.

3. Oronte's leaving suggests what about his asking for honest opinions on his sonnet?
(a) That Oronte really wants flattery, not honesty.
(b) That Oronte does not like Alceste and Philinte.
(c) That Oronte is not very nice.
(d) That Oronte thinks the poem is better than it is.

4. Who goes to see Célimène in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Oronte.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Philinte.

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, of what is Celimene accused?
(a) Celimene is accused of being lazy.
(b) Celimene is accused of encouraging men to fall in love with her.
(c) Celimene is accused of being mean to Oronte.
(d) Celimene is accused of cheating on Philinte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alceste think about honesty?

2. During the argument with Philinte, what is revealed about Alceste?

3. What is Basque's job?

4. Why do Acaste and Clitandre begin naming members in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. Who is Basque?

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