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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. What does Celimene say is OK to do when you are young?
(a) Have many suitors.
(b) Fight.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Flirt.

2. How does Alceste distinguish himself among his company?
(a) His wisdom.
(b) His high intelligence.
(c) His financial status.
(d) His high principles.

3. Who is Philinte?
(a) A representative from the royal court.
(b) Celimene's cousin.
(c) The servant.
(d) Alcests' brother.

4. During Act One, Scene Three, who is arguing?
(a) Philinte and Oronte.
(b) Philinte and Alceste.
(c) Alceste and Oronte.
(d) Alceste and Celimene.

5. When Alceste leaves Celimene's house, who goes with him?
(a) Basque.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Oronte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Oronte's response to Alceste's reaction to his sonnet?

2. Celimene tells her other guests that Arsinoe is ___________ of her.

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

4. What is one possible reason for Alceste's harsh words about Oronte's sonnet?

5. What is Philinte's view on honesty?

(see the answer key)

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