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

2. Who is Alceste the most jealous of in terms of Célimène?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Clitandre.

3. After Acaste and Clitandre arrive, why do they start naming members of the royal court?
(a) They want to hear Celimene gossip about the royal court members.
(b) They plan to report what is said back to the royal court.
(c) They are trying to make small talk.
(d) They are trying to impress Alceste.

4. During the argument with Philinte, what is revealed about Alceste?
(a) That Alceste is not a nice person.
(b) That Alceste may not be as honest as he believes he is.
(c) That Alceste is not really in love with Celimene.
(d) That Philinte is not Alceste's friend.

5. What does Oronte's sonnet reveal about his relationship with Celimene?
(a) Oronte does not love Celemine.
(b) Oronte believes Celimene is leading him on.
(c) Oronte believes Celimene will marry him.
(d) Oronte and Celemine have a close relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the new character ask to be his friend?

2. What does Oronte want that Alceste does not give?

3. What word best describes the duration of Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Célimène accuses Alceste of using his principles as a way to what?

5. Whose help does Celimene want for her court case?

(see the answer key)

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