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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Célimène say is popular only because of his cook?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Cleon.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Acaste.

2. Before the group takes a walk in the gallery, how does Eliante put an end to the argument?
(a) Eliante says true love overlooks faults.
(b) Eliante tells Alceste she loves him.
(c) Eliante leaves the room.
(d) Eliante tells them to stop arguing.

3. Why does Alceste leave in Act One, Scene Three?
(a) He does not like the company.
(b) He is too upset.
(c) He must go to work.
(d) He is not welcome.

4. Which word best describes Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Boring.
(b) Sad.
(c) Funny.
(d) Transitional.

5. When Oronte reads his sonnet to Alceste and Philinte, for what does he ask?
(a) A pen so he can make corrections to the poem.
(b) He wants Alceste and Philinte to tell him how good it is.
(c) He asks Alceste and Philinte to keep the poem a secret.
(d) An honest opinion of his poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Alceste leaves, what request does he make?

2. In Act Two, Scene Five, who is at the door for Alceste?

3. When Alceste leaves Celimene's house, who goes with him?

4. When Basque enters the room again, who does he announce has also come to see Celimene?

5. During Act 2 Scene 4, how does Celimene react to Alceste's pressuring her into a decision?

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