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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 defends Célimène in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Arsinoé.
(b) Basque.
(c) The marquis.
(d) Éliante.

2. Célimène seems to care deeply about saving what in Act 2, Scene2?
(a) Alceste's love for her.
(b) Her life.
(c) Acaste's love for her.
(d) Her reputation.

3. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?
(a) Why Alceste is so upset.
(b) Why Alceste dislikes Oronte.
(c) Why Philinte cannot come with Alceste.
(d) Why Alceste loves Celimene.

4. When Oronte reads his sonnet to Alceste and Philinte, for what does he ask?
(a) An honest opinion of his poem.
(b) He wants Alceste and Philinte to tell him how good it is.
(c) He asks Alceste and Philinte to keep the poem a secret.
(d) A pen so he can make corrections to the poem.

5. Who pressures Célimène to make a choice about her suitors?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Basque.
(d) Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celimene accept the new visitor?

2. Who asks Alceste to be more moderate in his judgment?

3. To Alceste, what is worse, people's false friendship or their ridicule?

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

5. Who is upset by the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?

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