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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who scolds the person for not remembering the man's name after they hugged?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Basque.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Alceste.

2. What do we know about Célimène's past?
(a) She is married.
(b) She was engaged once.
(c) She was a young widow.
(d) She is engaged in this scene.

3. At the beginning of Act Three, Scene One who talks in private?
(a) Clitandre and Basque.
(b) Clitandre and Celimene.
(c) Clitandre and Acaste.
(d) Basque and Acaste.

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

5. After Oronte leaves, why do Philinte and Alceste argue?
(a) Philinte does not think Alceste should have been so honest.
(b) Alceste believes Philinte wants to leave also.
(c) Philinte is upset because Oronte leaves.
(d) Alceste is upset because he does not like the sonnet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Philinte is having a difficult time in Act 1, Scene 3. Why?

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, Philinte is trying to find out what?

3. What is Philinte's involvement in Act 2, Scene 5?

4. What surprises Alceste during his conversation with Basque in Act 2, Scene 5?

5. Celimene tells Alceste that he takes "umbrage" at Clitandre. What is umbrage?

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