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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. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?
(a) Why Alceste loves Celimene.
(b) Why Alceste dislikes Oronte.
(c) Why Alceste is so upset.
(d) Why Philinte cannot come with Alceste.

2. Who thinks Acaste does not have a chance with Celimene?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Clitandre.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Celimene.

3. Why does Arsinoe say she came to see Celimene?
(a) Arsinoe always comes to see Celimene.
(b) Arsinoe wants to have tea with Celimene.
(c) She wants to say hi.
(d) She hears someone gossip about Celimene.

4. Why does Célimène say she is nice to Clitandre?
(a) Because he is wealthy.
(b) Because he is governor.
(c) Because he buys her pretty gifts.
(d) Because he is influential in court.

5. While discussing Alceste's criticism of Oronte's sonnet, what question does Philinte ask of Alceste?
(a) Why he does not leave instead of Oronte.
(b) Why he invites Oronte over.
(c) Why he does not flatter Oronte.
(d) Why he does not applaud after Oronte reads his sonnet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprising information does Eliante learn at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?

2. Who is the main character of Act 3, Scene 2?

3. What does Alceste apologize to Oronte for?

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

5. Who is Alceste jealous of?

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