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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 Alceste reacts to the news of a second visitor, what does Celimene ask Alceste to do?
(a) Celimene asks Alceste to set the table for dinner.
(b) Celimene asks Alceste to be nice.
(c) Celimene asks Alceste for his help in entertaining the guests.
(d) Celimene asks Alceste to stay.

2. How does Alceste feel about Celimene's proposed love for him?
(a) Happy.
(b) Tourtured.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Ungrateful.

3. How does Celimene react when Alceste questions her love for him?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Confused.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Outraged.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, of what is Celimene accused?
(a) Celimene is accused of cheating on Philinte.
(b) Celimene is accused of being mean to Oronte.
(c) Celimene is accused of being lazy.
(d) Celimene is accused of encouraging men to fall in love with her.

5. How does Act 1, Scene 3 close?
(a) With Philinte following Alceste, trying to figure out what he is so upset.
(b) With Alceste going after Célimène.
(c) With Oronte following Alceste, trying to figure out why he is so upset.
(d) With Célimène trying to find out why Alceste is so upset.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte do?

2. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?

3. How does Oronte feel about Alceste's response on wisdom?

4. What does Celimene tell Basque regarding Clitandre?

5. Why is Alceste grieving in Act Two, Scene One?

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