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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. Who could not remember the man's name that hugged him?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Éliante.

2. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philiminte?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Friends.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Cousins.

3. Philinte is having a difficult time in Act 1, Scene 3. Why?
(a) Because Éliante is missing.
(b) Because Oronte tells Philinte not to follow him.
(c) Because Célimène is missing.
(d) Because Alceste tells Philinte not to follow him.

4. After Oronte leaves, why do Philinte and Alceste argue?
(a) Philinte does not think Alceste should have been so honest.
(b) Philinte is upset because Oronte leaves.
(c) Alceste believes Philinte wants to leave also.
(d) Alceste is upset because he does not like the sonnet.

5. What is the subject of Oronte's sonnet?
(a) Oronte's friendship with Alceste.
(b) Oronte's love for Celimene.
(c) Why it is important to be honest.
(d) How to be a professional poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters at the beginning of Scene Two?

2. Who is Oronte's sonnet written to?

3. How does Oronte chastise his subject in the sonnet?

4. To ease his mind, Alceste asks Celimene to end their bickering by doing what?

5. Why does Oronte chastise Célimène in this Act 1, Scene 2?

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