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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. In Act 1, Scene 3, Philinte is trying to find out what?
(a) Why Alceste is crying.
(b) Why Alceste is so upset.
(c) Why Oronte is crying.
(d) Why Alceste likes Célimène.

2. Why may Celimene be afraid to reject Clitandre?
(a) Because Celimene likes Clitandre.
(b) Because Celimene is afraid Clitandre will hurt Alceste.
(c) Because he is influential in court.
(d) Because he is a big man.

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

4. Why does Célimène say she is nice to Clitandre?
(a) Because he buys her pretty gifts.
(b) Because he is governor.
(c) Because he is wealthy.
(d) Because he is influential in court.

5. Despite the fact that she is in the middle of an important conversation with Alceste, what does Celimene tell Basque to do?
(a) Celimene tells Basque to go away.
(b) Celimene tells Basque she does not want to see anyone.
(c) Celimene tells Basque to show Acaste up.
(d) Celimene tells Basque to visit with Acaste until she is done.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Act 1, Scene 3 close?

2. What does Alceste discover about Oronte in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Oronte asks Alceste to critique what?

4. Who does the man in the street hug?

5. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?

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