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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 asks Alceste to be more moderate in his judgment?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Éliante.

2. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?
(a) He greets Alceste with a handshake.
(b) He buys Alceste a present.
(c) With a hug.
(d) With a kiss on the cheek.

3. When Acaste answers in Act 3, Scene 1, he lists his what?
(a) Things that make him happy.
(b) Worst qualities.
(c) Best qualities.
(d) Things that make him sad.

4. Who quickly changes his or her reaction to Arsinoé when she arrives in Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Basque.
(d) Célimène.

5. How does Célimène react to being pressured to make a choice about her suitors?
(a) Gets angry.
(b) Brushes it off.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. By her actions in Act 2, Scene 2, what opinion of Alceste's has Celimene proven to be correct?

2. Who admires Alceste's commitment to truth and finds it heroic?

3. Who is Alceste jealous of?

4. What is Alceste's response to Basque's news at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?

5. The other suitors have a laugh at whose expense?

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