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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who admires Alceste's commitment to truth and finds it heroic?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Arsinoé.

2. What does Philinte encourage Alceste to do with regard to his court case?
(a) Quit talking about it.
(b) Leave town.
(c) Appeal the verdict.
(d) Forget about it.

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

4. What kind of person does Alceste portray himself as?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Forgiving.
(c) Dishonest.
(d) Honest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Célimène say she is nice to Clitandre?

2. Does does the new visitor forget to give Alceste?

3. What does Oronte's sonnet say about Celimene's kindness towards him?

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

5. After hearing Alceste's offer, why does Eliante refuse it?

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