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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. What do we learn that Alceste is dealing with in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) An unfair case brought against him in court.
(b) A death in the family.
(c) The loss of a large sum of money.
(d) A breakup.

2. When Basque enters the room, who does he say is waiting downstairs to see Celimene?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Eliante.
(d) Philinte.

3. Why is Arsinoe eager to be alone with Alceste?
(a) Arsinoe is in love with Alceste.
(b) Arsinoe wants to gossip about Celimene.
(c) Arsinoe does not like crowds.
(d) It is fun to be with Alceste.

4. How does Oronte feel about Alceste's response on wisdom?
(a) They think they same.
(b) He is wise.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is not wise.

5. Why does Alceste refuse to get legal help with the lawsuit in which he is involved?
(a) Alceste cannot afford an attorney.
(b) Alceste thinks the lawsuit is a waste of time.
(c) Alceste feels telling the truth should be enough.
(d) Alceste knows he is in the wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alceste tell Arsinoé at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 5?

2. When Alceste goes to court, he insists that he won't what?

3. As Alceste and Oronte are waiting for an answer from Celimene, who enters the room?

4. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?

5. Who says, "When a man really loves, he loves faults and all"?

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