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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 quickly changes his or her reaction to Arsinoé when she arrives in Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Basque.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Philinte.

2. What does Oronte's sonnet reveal about his relationship with Celimene?
(a) Oronte and Celemine have a close relationship.
(b) Oronte does not love Celemine.
(c) Oronte believes Celimene will marry him.
(d) Oronte believes Celimene is leading him on.

3. Who is Dubois?
(a) Alceste's servant.
(b) Acaste's servant.
(c) Alceste's wife.
(d) Alceste's cousin.

4. When Act 5, Scene 1 opens, who are Alceste and Philinte waiting for?
(a) Basque.
(b) Dubois.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Célimène.

5. Why does Alceste get upset at Acaste and Clitandre in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Célimène says she loves them best.
(b) They are encouraging Célimène's gossiping.
(c) Because they are taking up his time with her.
(d) They won't leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who points out that Alceste complains whether people praise or criticize him?

2. How does Oronte feel about Alceste's response on wisdom?

3. Éliante wants what kind of emotion to pass before she will accept this proposal?

4. Who is the man in uniform that arrives in Act 2, Scene 6?

5. The other suitors have a laugh at whose expense?

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