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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. While listening to Oronte's sonnet, what might Alceste have learned that he does not want to share with Philinte?
(a) That Oronte loves Celimene more than Alceste does.
(b) That Alceste loves himself more than he loves Celimene.
(c) That Alceste is not an honest person.
(d) That Oronte's situation with Celimene is similar to his own.

2. Who is in love with Alceste?
(a) Arsinoé.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Acaste.

3. Who says, "One shouldn't blame human beings for their faults, any more than one would blame vultures or wolves for being what they are."
(a) Philinte.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Éliante.

4. Why did Oronte's work upset Alceste?
(a) Because Oronte is in love with the same person as Philinte.
(b) The writer's situation in love parallels his own.
(c) Because Oronte is in love with Alceste's sister.
(d) Because Philinte told him to be upset.

5. Why does Philante advise Alceste to get help with the lawsuit in which he is involved?
(a) He is definitely in the wrong and needs a good defense.
(b) Philante does not want Alceste to go to jail.
(c) His accuser works for the police.
(d) His accuser is very popular and influential.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alceste unable to do for others or for himself?

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

3. During the argument with Philinte, what is revealed about Alceste?

4. How is Célimène described in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philiminte?

(see the answer key)

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