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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. Alceste's threat to leave if Celimene does not do what he wants can best be described as what?
(a) Bluffing.
(b) A complaint.
(c) Leaving.
(d) Asking for attention.

2. In addition of Philinte and Clitandre, what other visitor is new to Act Two, Scene Four?
(a) Eliante.
(b) Charmichel.
(c) Basque.
(d) Oronte.

3. Who tries to intervene between Oronteo and Alceste in Act One, Scene Two?
(a) The servant.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Eliante.
(d) Philinte.

4. What does Alceste apologize to Oronte for?
(a) Lying to him.
(b) Being difficult.
(c) Sending him to court.
(d) Criticizing his sonnet.

5. What is the definition of marquis?
(a) Another name for a judge.
(b) A nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl.
(c) A person of great importance.
(d) A sign in front of a movie theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pressures Célimène to make a choice about her suitors?

2. How does Oronte feel about Alceste's response on wisdom?

3. Which word does Celimene use to characterize Arsinoe to her other guests?

4. Why can't Alceste believe the flattery others give him during Act Two, Scene One?

5. In Act 2, Scene 3, who announces the arrival of another guest downstairs for Célimène?

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