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

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

3. In the opening of the play, what reason does Alceste give for his hatred of humanity?
(a) People are liars.
(b) People are too honest.
(c) A lack of intelligence.
(d) Social hypocrisy.

4. What is Célimène accused of in terms of love?
(a) Encouraging men to go out with her cousin.
(b) Encouraging men to fall in love with her.
(c) Encouraging other women to fall in love with Alceste.
(d) Encouraging other women to fall in love with Oronte.

5. Who does the man in the street hug?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Celimene.
(d) Philinte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do we learn that Alceste is dealing with in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. Why can't Alceste believe the flattery others give him during Act Two, Scene One?

4. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?

5. Who scolds the person for not remembering the man's name after they hugged?

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