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

2. How is Célimène described physically?
(a) Average looking.
(b) Somewhat pretty.
(c) Very attractive.
(d) Very ugly.

3. Despite the fact that she is in the middle of an important conversation with Alceste, what does Celimene tell Basque to do?
(a) Celimene tells Basque to go away.
(b) Celimene tells Basque she does not want to see anyone.
(c) Celimene tells Basque to show Acaste up.
(d) Celimene tells Basque to visit with Acaste until she is done.

4. Who praises Oronte's work throughout his reading?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Éliante.

5. What does Alceste want Celimene to do about the new suitor?
(a) Let him in.
(b) State she is not interested.
(c) Send him away.
(d) Introduces him to her cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?

2. What is Philinte's view on honesty?

3. How does Act 1, Scene 3 close?

4. Who tries to intervene between Oronteo and Alceste in Act One, Scene Two?

5. Who does Alceste confide in when he is grieving in Act Two, Scene One?

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