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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 scolding during Oronte's reading?
(a) Basque.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Éliante.

2. Why does Alceste say he is staying?
(a) He has no patience left.
(b) He doesn't want to hear her answer.
(c) He has no place to go.
(d) He can't stand to be away from Célimène.

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

4. Why can't Alceste believe the flattery others give him during Act Two, Scene One?
(a) He is blind to the truth.
(b) He recieves no flattery.
(c) Good sense.
(d) They are liers.

5. Célimène seems to care deeply about saving what in Act 2, Scene2?
(a) Her reputation.
(b) Alceste's love for her.
(c) Acaste's love for her.
(d) Her life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Célimène say is popular only because of his cook?

2. Who is upset by the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?

3. Acaste and Clitandre start naming members of what in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?

5. What does Celimene embody, according to Alceste?

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