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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 does Alceste want Celimene to tell Basque?
(a) That she will see Acaste later.
(b) That she and Alceste are in the middle of something more important.
(c) That she is not receiving any other visitors.
(d) That she is not home.

2. Why does Alceste criticize Célimène?
(a) Because he hates her.
(b) Because he thinks she likes that.
(c) He says it is because he truly loves her.
(d) Because he thinks it impresses the others.

3. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?
(a) He loves her.
(b) Follow.
(c) Do not follow.
(d) He despises her.

4. Based on Celimene's behavior regarding visitors in Act 2, Scene 3, what seems to be most important to Celimene?
(a) Celimene places importance on social matters.
(b) Celimene places importance on honesty.
(c) Celimene believes it is important to let people know how she feels.
(d) Celimene believes being hypocritical is acceptable.

5. In Act 2, Scene 3, which sentence best describes Celimene's attitude towards Alceste?
(a) Celimene does not care what Alceste thinks.
(b) Alceste is not important to Celimene.
(c) Alceste is not Celimene's friend.
(d) Celimene cares deeply for Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do we know about Célimène's past?

2. Who does Alceste's reason say is a better match for him?

3. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?

4. How is Alceste being dishonest in Ace Two, Scene Three?

5. Who praises Oronte's work throughout his reading?

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