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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. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, what does Celimene finally tell Alceste?
(a) That Celimene thinks Alceste is a mean person.
(b) That Celimene has decided to marry Clitandre.
(c) That Celimene no longer loves Alceste.
(d) That Alceste should leave.

2. What is Alceste unable to do for others or for himself?
(a) Love.
(b) Be honest.
(c) Have empathy.
(d) Socialize.

3. Act 2, Scene 1, starts with a heated discussion between which two characters?
(a) Alceste and Eliante.
(b) Alceste and Philinte.
(c) Alceste and Celimene.
(d) Oronte and Celimene.

4. How does Oronte show his friendship to the man on the street in Act One, Scene Two?
(a) With a hug.
(b) With a nod.
(c) With a kiss.
(d) With a handshake.

5. Why does Oronte gush over Alceste in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He likes his clothes.
(b) Over the wisdom of his response.
(c) He likes his haircut.
(d) He thinks his choice in Célimène is very good.

Short Answer Questions

1. While listening to Oronte's sonnet, what might Alceste have learned that he does not want to share with Philinte?

2. What causes Alceste to become so upset during Act One, Scene Three?

3. Why does Philante advise Alceste to get help with the lawsuit in which he is involved?

4. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?

5. What does Philinte do in Act 1, Scene 3, even though Alceste tells him not to?

(see the answer key)

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