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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. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Basque.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Alceste.

2. What does Celimene think her reputation is?
(a) A beautiful woman that every man wants to marry.
(b) An influential woman.
(c) A nice and well-liked person.
(d) A flirt.

3. In Act 1, Philinte meets a man on the street who hugs him and acts like his best friend. What is embarrassing about this situation?
(a) Philinte does not like the man.
(b) Philinte does not like to be hugged.
(c) Philinte cannot remember the man's name.
(d) Men should not hug each other.

4. As it appears, how does Célimène string along her suitors?
(a) Her good looks.
(b) Telling each of them he is the only one she loves.
(c) Dancing.
(d) By baking them treats.

5. On their way to Celimen's home, Philinte tells Alceste that one should not blame human beings for their ______?
(a) Personalities.
(b) Looks.
(c) Motives.
(d) Faults.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alceste think his love of Celimne can do?

2. What does Alceste think about honesty?

3. Does Alceste believe Célimène when she says she only loves him?

4. How is Célimène described physically?

5. Who visits Célimène in Act 2, Scene 2?

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