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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 medical problem is Alceste suspected on having?
(a) Alzheimer.
(b) Schizophrenia.
(c) Depression.
(d) Cancer.

2. What is Celimene accused of in Act Two, Scene One?
(a) Turning away no man.
(b) Turning away all man.
(c) Being indecisive.
(d) Being a snob.

3. What does Celimene avow to Alceste?
(a) That she loves Clitandre.
(b) That Celimene loves Alceste.
(c) That Eliante loves Alceste.
(d) That she loves Oronte.

4. Besides Alceste, who also has a case pending in court?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Célimène.

5. What is Alceste unable to do for others or for himself?
(a) Have empathy.
(b) Be honest.
(c) Socialize.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom are the two men waiting for when the play begins?

2. Who does the new character ask to be his friend?

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

4. In Act 1, Philinte meets a man on the street who hugs him and acts like his best friend. What is embarrassing about this situation?

5. During Act One, Scene Three, who is arguing?

(see the answer key)

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