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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. Other than the two marquis who visit Celimene in Act 2, Scene 4, what other visitors does she receive?
(a) Oronte and Eliante.
(b) Oronte and Philinte.
(c) Alceste and Oronte.
(d) Eliante and Philinte.

2. What does Philinte do once Alceste leaves?
(a) Follows.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Screams.
(d) Does not follow.

3. The person who wants to marry Éliante must first break up with whom?
(a) Arsinoé.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Basque.
(d) Clitandre.

4. What word best describes Moliere's possible reason for having Alceste's visitor dressed as he is?
(a) Transition.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Humor.
(d) Symbolism.

5. After Acaste and Clitandre arrive, why do they start naming members of the royal court?
(a) They are trying to make small talk.
(b) They want to hear Celimene gossip about the royal court members.
(c) They plan to report what is said back to the royal court.
(d) They are trying to impress Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alceste goes to court, he insists that he won't what?

2. Where do the character go during Act Two, Scene Four?

3. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?

4. What was the closest thing to an apology that Alceste said?

5. How does Acaste defend himself in Act Three, Scene One?

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