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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 is scolding during Oronte's reading?
(a) Basque.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Célimène.

2. Why does Celimene agree to see Acaste?
(a) Celimene likes Acaste better than Alceste.
(b) Celimene believes it is the only way to preserve her reputation.
(c) Celimene is tired of her conversation with Alceste.
(d) Celimene thinks Acaste will not like her if she does not see him.

3. Why does Oronte chastise Célimène in this Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) For not letting him read his story.
(b) For not telling him she was seeing Alceste.
(c) For not reading his sonnet.
(d) For giving him hope of gaining her love.

4. What is Alceste's response after he hears Philinte's theory about the summons?
(a) Alceste cries.
(b) Alceste asks Philinte to go in his place.
(c) Alceste decides not to go to court.
(d) Alceste swears he will not back down.

5. How is Célimène described physically?
(a) Average looking.
(b) Very ugly.
(c) Very attractive.
(d) Somewhat pretty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the symbolism of Alceste's visitor arriving just as he is waiting for Celimene's judgment on their relationship?

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

3. How does Acaste defend himself against Clitandre's teasing?

4. Who is Alceste jealous of?

5. What do Acaste and Clitandre agree to do if Celimene shows a preference to one of them?

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