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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Alceste response to the sonnet?
(a) Negative.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Positive.
(d) He does not hear the sonnet.

3. Who praises Oronte's work throughout his reading?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Philinte.

4. Why does Oronte chastise Célimène in this Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) For not reading his sonnet.
(b) For not telling him she was seeing Alceste.
(c) For not letting him read his story.
(d) For giving him hope of gaining her love.

5. What does Alceste wish he can do about Celimene?
(a) Stop loving her.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Stop her from seeing other men.
(d) Forget about her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Oronte's work upset Alceste?

2. What does Alceste think about Philinte response to the sonnet?

3. Why does Alceste leave in Act One, Scene Three?

4. Who does the new character ask to be his friend?

5. Why does Alceste criticize Célimène?

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