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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. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?
(a) They are good friends.
(b) They both dislike poetry.
(c) They both like Celimene.
(d) They are brothers.

2. Oronte asks Alceste to critique what?
(a) His clothes.
(b) A sonnet he has written.
(c) A newspaper story he has written.
(d) His girlfriend.

3. What is Alceste's reaction when Basque makes this announcement?
(a) He yells at Célimène.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He gets very angry.
(d) He is surprised.

4. What does Alceste think about Philinte response to the sonnet?
(a) He is confused by the response.
(b) He scolds Philinte.
(c) He understands Philinte.
(d) He praises Philinte.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Celimene accused of in Act Two, Scene One?

3. What does the officer's uniform tell the characters?

4. What does Philinte think about the summons in Act 2, Scene 6?

5. What kind of person does Alceste portray himself as?

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