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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 is the subject of Oronte's sonnet?
(a) Why it is important to be honest.
(b) Oronte's love for Celimene.
(c) Oronte's friendship with Alceste.
(d) How to be a professional poet.

2. Why do Acaste and Clitandre begin naming members in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) To test Célimène on their names.
(b) To boast about who they know.
(c) To name people they want to get even with.
(d) Just to hear Célimène decimate them.

3. How does Oronte feel about Alceste's response on wisdom?
(a) He is wise.
(b) He is insane.
(c) They think they same.
(d) He is not wise.

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

5. Does Alceste believe Célimène when she says she only loves him?
(a) He wants to.
(b) Yes.
(c) Maybe.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Philinte's view on honesty?

2. Why does Celimene agree to see Acaste?

3. In Act 2, Scene 4, two marquis enter the room. Who are they?

4. After Oronte leaves in Act 1, scene 3, what does Philinte ask Alceste?

5. Why does Oronte chastise Célimène in this Act 1, Scene 2?

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