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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the men believe what he wants to about Celimene, rather than believing the truth?
(a) Philinate.
(b) Oronte.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Clitandre.

2. Whom is Alceste in love with?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Célimène.

3. While responding to Philinte's critique of his personality, what does Alceste admit?
(a) He wishes Celimene would stop gossiping.
(b) He wants everyone to leave him alone.
(c) He does not like Philinte.
(d) He does not know which is worse, a false friend or ridicule.

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

5. How does Celimene speak to Alceste in Act Four, Scene Three regarding her feelings for him?
(a) With indifference.
(b) With compassion.
(c) Sarcastically.
(d) Nicely.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the play opens, where are two men awaiting the return of a young woman?

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

3. What does Alceste decide to do when this new man is invited in, in Act Two Scene Three?

4. What does Alceste apologize to Oronte for?

5. Why does Eliante say she admires Alceste's honesty?

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