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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. Who is Basque?
(a) Philinte's cousin.
(b) Celimene's butler.
(c) Alceste's friend.
(d) Celimene's brother.

2. What does Alceste want Célimène to tell Acaste in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That she is in love with Alceste.
(b) That she never wants to see him again.
(c) That she is not taking visitors right now.
(d) That he should go far, far away.

3. What word best describes the duration of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Lengthy.
(b) Short.
(c) Long.
(d) Boring.

4. Why does Alceste not fully trust that Celimene loves him?
(a) Alceste wonders how many other men have been told by Celimene that she loves them.
(b) Alceste has seen Celimene with other men.
(c) Alceste has problems trusting other people.
(d) Celimene is a habitual liar.

5. What do we learn that Alceste is dealing with in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The loss of a large sum of money.
(b) An unfair case brought against him in court.
(c) A death in the family.
(d) A breakup.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Alceste, what is worse, people's false friendship or their ridicule?

2. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?

3. Who defends Célimène in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. What is Celimene accused of in Act Two, Scene One?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is a source of contention between Alceste and others?

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