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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. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?
(a) With a kiss on the cheek.
(b) With a hug.
(c) He buys Alceste a present.
(d) He greets Alceste with a handshake.

2. How does Celimene react when Alceste questions her love for him?
(a) Outraged.
(b) Vengeful.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Confused.

3. Who does Eliante secretly admire?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Basque.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Philinte.

4. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Basque.
(d) Éliante.

5. Before Oronte reads his sonnet, about what does Alceste warn him?
(a) Alceste warns him that he will be honest in his critique.
(b) Alceste warms Oronte that he does not like him.
(c) Alceste warms him that he does not like poetry.
(d) Alceste warns Oronte that he too loves Celimene.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Oronte leaves in Act 1, scene 3, what does Philinte ask Alceste?

2. What is another theme in this play, in addition to honesty?

3. How does Oronte show his friendship to the man on the street in Act One, Scene Two?

4. Whose help does Celimene want for her court case?

5. What does Oronte's sonnet reveal about his relationship with Celimene?

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