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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. Why does Alceste leave in Act One, Scene Three?
(a) He does not like the company.
(b) He is not welcome.
(c) He is too upset.
(d) He must go to work.

2. Who are the two women in Act One, Scene One waiting for?
(a) Celimene and her cousin.
(b) Alceste and Philinte.
(c) Oronte and Celimene.
(d) Celimene and Philinte.

3. Who talks about hating hypocrisy in the beginning of the play?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Éliante.

4. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Basque.
(d) Acaste.

5. What is Philinte's view on honesty?
(a) Honesty is overrated.
(b) He thinks you never have to honest if you don't want to.
(c) Honesty is important but you should be civil in all human interactions.
(d) He agrees with Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Act 1, Scene 3 close?

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

3. What does Célimène tell Alceste to hurt him in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. What is the significance of a new character in Act One, Scene Two?

5. Why does Alceste plan to confront Celimene about her behavior?

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