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

2. Philinte is having a difficult time in Act 1, Scene 3. Why?
(a) Because Alceste tells Philinte not to follow him.
(b) Because Éliante is missing.
(c) Because Célimène is missing.
(d) Because Oronte tells Philinte not to follow him.

3. While Oronte is reading his sonnet, what does Alceste whisper to Philinte?
(a) Alceste tells Philinte that they should applaud when the poem is over.
(b) Alceste asks if the sonnet is almost over.
(c) Alceste criticizes what Oronte is wearing.
(d) Alceste criticizes Philinte's praising of the sonnet.

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

5. What does Elante admit about Alceste?
(a) He is must like the others.
(b) He is different.
(c) He is intelligent.
(d) He is hansome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Alceste the most jealous of in terms of Célimène?

2. Who is Philinte?

3. What does Eliante feel about Alceste's honesty?

4. Why may Celimene be afraid to reject Clitandre?

5. Why does Oronte chastise Célimène in this Act 1, Scene 2?

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