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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. After Oronte leaves, why do Philinte and Alceste argue?
(a) Alceste is upset because he does not like the sonnet.
(b) Philinte does not think Alceste should have been so honest.
(c) Alceste believes Philinte wants to leave also.
(d) Philinte is upset because Oronte leaves.

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

3. When Basque enters the room again, who does he announce has also come to see Celimene?
(a) Eliante.
(b) Clitandre.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Philinte.

4. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte do?
(a) He goes out to find Oronte.
(b) He follows him.
(c) He goes home.
(d) He gives up.

5. Célimène will not do what Alceste says in Act 2, Scene 2 because she says she is afraid of what?
(a) Offending Acaste.
(b) Offending Éliante.
(c) Offending Basque.
(d) Offending Alceste.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celimene feel about one of her visitors wanting to leave?

2. Based on Celimene's behavior regarding visitors in Act 2, Scene 3, what seems to be most important to Celimene?

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

4. Who tries to make Celimene make a choice between her visitors?

5. Alceste is doing what when he threatens to leave in Act 2, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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