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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. Alceste decides to move to the country and plans to ask __________ to go with him.
(a) Celimene.
(b) Dubois.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Eliante.

2. What happens when Alceste complains about the other encouraging Celimene's gossip?
(a) The others agree.
(b) His is ridiculed.
(c) He is asked to leave.
(d) Nothing.

3. Before Arsinoé arrives, who is just gossiping about her?
(a) Clitandre.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Alceste.

4. What does Clitandre ask of Acaste?
(a) If they can be friends.
(b) If he is content.
(c) If he has ever been to the Royal Court.
(d) If he is in love.

5. While attempting to correct Celimene, what does Alceste admit about her?
(a) That Celimene's good looks attract many men.
(b) That Celimene is avoiding Alceste.
(c) That Alceste wishes Celimene were a nicer person.
(d) That Alceste no longer loves Celimene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter from Celimene to Oronte indicate?

2. Who is Philinte?

3. Why has Arsinoé come into Act 3, Scene 4?

4. During their conversation, what does Eliante admit to Philinte about Alceste?

5. Why does Alceste get upset at Acaste and Clitandre in Act 2, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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