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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Alceste jealous of?
(a) Clitandre.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Orotne.
(d) Philinte.

3. During the argument with Philinte, what is revealed about Alceste?
(a) That Alceste may not be as honest as he believes he is.
(b) That Philinte is not Alceste's friend.
(c) That Alceste is not a nice person.
(d) That Alceste is not really in love with Celimene.

4. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, we discover Alceste wishes he could do what?
(a) Start being dishonest.
(b) Stop loving Célimène.
(c) Stop being honest.
(d) Run away from his court case.

5. How does Oronte show his friendship to the man on the street in Act One, Scene Two?
(a) With a kiss.
(b) With a handshake.
(c) With a nod.
(d) With a hug.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?

2. Besides Alceste, who also has a case pending in court?

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

4. Who is Alceste the most jealous of in terms of Célimène?

5. What medical problem is Alceste suspected on having?

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