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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. Alceste tells Basque to do what with the person who awaits him?
(a) Lie to him.
(b) Send him up.
(c) Chastise him for coming so late.
(d) Send him away.

2. Who wonders aloud why would Alceste would want to take a more official role in court?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Acaste.

3. During the argument, of whom does Celimene say Alceste is jealous?
(a) The people in the court.
(b) Oronte.
(c) The whole world.
(d) Philinte.

4. What does Arsinoe think that Alceste should do within the royal court?
(a) Play a more official role.
(b) Be the head of the court.
(c) Quit.
(d) Help others more.

5. Celimene tells her other guests that Arsinoe is ___________ of her.
(a) Bored.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Making fun.
(d) Sick and tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than the two marquis who visit Celimene in Act 2, Scene 4, what other visitors does she receive?

2. In the opening of the play, what reason does Alceste give for his hatred of humanity?

3. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What is the significance of a new character in Act One, Scene Two?

5. Who does the man in the street hug?

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