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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. Why does Celimene question the genuineness of Alceste's high principles in front of her visitors?
(a) Celimene does not believe in principles.
(b) Celimene believes Alceste is a fake.
(c) Celimene says Alceste is trying to distinguish himself.
(d) Celimene thinks Alceste is humorous.

2. Whom is Alceste in love with?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Célimène.

3. During their discussion in Act 3, scene 1, Clitandre teases Acaste about what?
(a) His chances with Eliante.
(b) His social position.
(c) His chances with Celimene.
(d) His big nose.

4. What do Acaste and Clitandre agree to do if Celimene shows a preference to one of them?
(a) They will no longer be friends.
(b) They will fight.
(c) The other will back off.
(d) The other will try harder.

5. Oronte wants Alceste to be honest about what?
(a) The story he has written.
(b) His critique of his sonnet.
(c) His critique of his girlfriend.
(d) His critique of his clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philinte think about the summons in Act 2, Scene 6?

2. Alceste is doing what when he threatens to leave in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, what does Celimene finally tell Alceste?

4. What is Philinte's view on honesty?

5. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?

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