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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. When the play opens, where are two men awaiting the return of a young woman?
(a) Russia.
(b) Rome.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

2. Why does Célimène say she is nice to Clitandre?
(a) Because he is influential in court.
(b) Because he is wealthy.
(c) Because he buys her pretty gifts.
(d) Because he is governor.

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) Célimène.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Éliante.

4. When Oronte reads his sonnet to Alceste and Philinte, for what does he ask?
(a) A pen so he can make corrections to the poem.
(b) An honest opinion of his poem.
(c) He asks Alceste and Philinte to keep the poem a secret.
(d) He wants Alceste and Philinte to tell him how good it is.

5. What does Philinte do once Alceste leaves?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Does not follow.
(c) Follows.
(d) Screams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Philinte is having a difficult time in Act 1, Scene 3. Why?

2. While listening to Oronte's sonnet, what might Alceste have learned that he does not want to share with Philinte?

3. Who confronts Célimène about her many men?

4. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?

5. Who asks Alceste to be more moderate in his judgment?

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