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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 happens after Oronte leaves the Act One, Scene Three?
(a) Everyone else leaves.
(b) Everyone is saddened.
(c) There is an argument.
(d) Everyone is relieved.

2. What causes Alceste to become so upset during Act One, Scene Three?
(a) Celimene.
(b) He is not accepted.
(c) There are too many men present.
(d) Oronte's sonnet.

3. How does Alceste feel about the friendship?
(a) They are quickly best friends.
(b) It never works.
(c) It needs time to grow.
(d) It is good.

4. During Act One, Scene Three, who is arguing?
(a) Alceste and Oronte.
(b) Alceste and Celimene.
(c) Philinte and Oronte.
(d) Philinte and Alceste.

5. How does Alceste feel about Celimene's proposed love for him?
(a) Tourtured.
(b) Ungrateful.
(c) Happy.
(d) Disgusted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Alceste grieving in Act Two, Scene One?

2. Who are the two women in Act One, Scene One waiting for?

3. Alceste tells Celimene that he needs reassurance of what?

4. What is the subject of Oronte's sonnet?

5. What does Alceste want Celimene to do about the court case?

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