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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. Does Alceste believe Célimène when she says she only loves him?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Maybe.
(d) He wants to.

2. Why might Oronte's being led on by Celimene, as revealed in his sonnet, trigger anger in Alceste?
(a) Alceste is jealous.
(b) Because Alceste thinks Celimene likes Oronte more.
(c) Because Celimene is leading Alceste on as well.
(d) Alceste thinks it is a mean thing to say about Celimene.

3. Who could not remember the man's name that hugged him?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Célimène.

4. Oronte wants Alceste to be honest about what?
(a) His critique of his sonnet.
(b) The story he has written.
(c) His critique of his girlfriend.
(d) His critique of his clothes.

5. What does Oronte do when he meets Alceste?
(a) Begins to cry.
(b) Asks for his friendship and a hug.
(c) Tells him off.
(d) Accuses him of taking his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?

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

3. Who goes to see Célimène in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. With what does Alceste plan to change Celimene?

5. How does Celimene feel about one of her visitors wanting to leave?

(see the answer key)

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