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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. What happens after Oronte's response to Alceste's reaction to his sonnet?
(a) Philinte tells Alceste he had every right to react that way.
(b) Alceste tells Philinte he actually liked the sonnet.
(c) Philinte and Alceste resume their argument.
(d) Philinte and Alceste laugh about Oronte.

2. How does Alceste answer Oronte in Act 1, Scene 2 after they first meet?
(a) He says their friendship needs time to grow.
(b) He yells at back at him.
(c) He apologizes him.
(d) He turns away.

3. By her actions in Act 2, Scene 2, what opinion of Alceste's has Celimene proven to be correct?
(a) That Celimene's feelings for Alceste cannot be trusted.
(b) That Celimene really is not a nice person.
(c) That Celimene loves Alceste more than other men.
(d) That Alceste should marry Celimene quickly.

4. Who is the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?
(a) Basque.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Acaste.

5. Who says, "When a man really loves, he loves faults and all"?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Elainte.
(d) Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte do?

2. How does Celimene react when Alceste questions her love for him?

3. During the heated discussion, what does Alceste reveal is aggravating him?

4. According to Philinte, when does Alceste complain?

5. What does Alceste want Célimène to tell Acaste in Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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