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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. Before Oronte reads his sonnet, about what does Alceste warn him?
(a) Alceste warns him that he will be honest in his critique.
(b) Alceste warms him that he does not like poetry.
(c) Alceste warms Oronte that he does not like him.
(d) Alceste warns Oronte that he too loves Celimene.

2. What does Celimene embody, according to Alceste?
(a) Love.
(b) Selfishness.
(c) Everything he hates in people.
(d) True beauty.

3. What does Célimène do about the arrival of the latest visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She says the only person that can visit is Acaste.
(b) She tells him to go away.
(c) She says the only person that can visit is Alceste.
(d) She lets him in.

4. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They both dislike poetry.
(c) They are good friends.
(d) They both like Celimene.

5. In Act 2, Scene 5, what is the man who asks to see Alceste wearing?
(a) A uniform.
(b) Scrubs.
(c) A tuxedo.
(d) A suit of armor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oronte show his friendship to the man on the street in Act One, Scene Two?

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

3. Alceste tells Celimene that he needs reassurance of what?

4. To ease his mind, Alceste asks Celimene to end their bickering by doing what?

5. Why does Celimene state she needs to be nice to Clitandre?

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