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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Célimène described physically?
(a) Average looking.
(b) Very ugly.
(c) Somewhat pretty.
(d) Very attractive.

2. What does Oronte's sonnet reveal about his relationship with Celimene?
(a) Oronte believes Celimene will marry him.
(b) Oronte and Celemine have a close relationship.
(c) Oronte does not love Celemine.
(d) Oronte believes Celimene is leading him on.

3. Célimène seems to care deeply about saving what in Act 2, Scene2?
(a) Her life.
(b) Acaste's love for her.
(c) Alceste's love for her.
(d) Her reputation.

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

5. In Act Two, Scene Three, who is also downstairs?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Clitandre.
(c) Celimene.
(d) Basque.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the heated discussion, what does Alceste reveal is aggravating him?

3. How does Celimene react when Alceste questions her love for him?

4. What medical problem is Alceste suspected on having?

5. What does Oronte's sonnet say about Celimene's kindness towards him?

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