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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 does Oronte's sonnet reveal about his relationship with Celimene?
(a) Oronte believes Celimene is leading him on.
(b) Oronte believes Celimene will marry him.
(c) Oronte and Celemine have a close relationship.
(d) Oronte does not love Celemine.

2. What does Celimene claim people gossip about Arsinoe?
(a) She is a flirt.
(b) She is an adulterer.
(c) She is a prude.
(d) She is poor.

3. How does Alceste distinguish himself among his company?
(a) His wisdom.
(b) His high principles.
(c) His financial status.
(d) His high intelligence.

4. Who is Dubois?
(a) Alceste's wife.
(b) Alceste's servant.
(c) Alceste's cousin.
(d) Acaste's servant.

5. Why does Oronte gush over Alceste in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He thinks his choice in Célimène is very good.
(b) Over the wisdom of his response.
(c) He likes his clothes.
(d) He likes his haircut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the group takes a walk in the gallery, how does Eliante put an end to the argument?

2. What does Alceste wait for Celimene to do in Act Two, Scene Four?

3. Alceste continues to stand by his thoughts in Act 2, Scene 6 about what?

4. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?

5. Celimene tells her other guests that Arsinoe is ___________ of her.

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