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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. In Act 1, Philinte meets a man on the street who hugs him and acts like his best friend. What is embarrassing about this situation?
(a) Philinte does not like to be hugged.
(b) Philinte does not like the man.
(c) Men should not hug each other.
(d) Philinte cannot remember the man's name.

2. What does Celimene think her reputation is?
(a) A flirt.
(b) A beautiful woman that every man wants to marry.
(c) An influential woman.
(d) A nice and well-liked person.

3. During Act 2, Scene 5 what is Alceste awaiting for?
(a) The sunset.
(b) The other suitors to arrive.
(c) The arrival of someone in a uniform.
(d) Célimène's judgment.

4. Why would Celimene's being overly nice to her two visitors offend Alceste?
(a) Alceste believes Celimene is being hypocritical.
(b) Alceste does not care about being nice to anyone.
(c) Alceste wants Celimene to be more social.
(d) Alceste thinks people are taking advantage of Celimene.

5. What is Alceste's response to Basque's news at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Alceste tells Basque to send his visitor up.
(b) Alceste tells Basque to leave.
(c) Alceste tells Basque to sit down.
(d) Alceste tells Basque to send his visitor away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In addition of Philinte and Clitandre, what other visitor is new to Act Two, Scene Four?

3. By her actions in Act 2, Scene 2, what opinion of Alceste's has Celimene proven to be correct?

4. While Oronte is reading his sonnet, what does Alceste whisper to Philinte?

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

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