View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of all the characters we've met so far until Act 3, Scene 2, who is the most insincere?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Clitandre.
(d) Acaste.

2. When Basque makes his announcement, whom does it involve?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Acaste.

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

4. After Oronte leaves in Act 1, scene 3, what does Philinte ask Alceste?
(a) Why he couldn't give Oronte a little bit of flattery.
(b) Why he was leaving.
(c) Why he pretended to like the sonnet.
(d) Why he hates Oronte.

5. How does Alceste respond to Arsinoe's suggestion that he play a more official role at court?
(a) Alceste wonders out loud why he would want to be a court official.
(b) Alceste leaves the room.
(c) Alceste thanks Arsinoe for the compliment.
(d) Alceste wonders where Celimene has gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alceste plan to confront Celimene about her behavior?

2. Who is the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?

3. What does Arsinoe say she does for Celimene when other gossip about her?

4. What does Celimene call Arsinoe that offends her?

5. Who quickly changes his or her reaction to Arsinoé when she arrives in Act 3, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 244 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample