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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. When Alceste goes to court, he insists that he won't what?
(a) Get angry.
(b) Mention Philinte's name.
(c) Cry.
(d) Back down.

2. What does the officer's uniform tell the characters?
(a) He is a police man.
(b) He is Colonel.
(c) He is the Marshall's Sergeant-at-Arms.
(d) He is a Lieutenant.

3. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?
(a) Basque.
(b) Celimene.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Acaste.

4. According to Philinte, when does Alceste complain?
(a) When others praise or criticize him.
(b) When others gossip.
(c) All the time.
(d) When others lie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arsinoe say she does for Celimene when other gossip about her?

2. In Act 2, Scene 4, two marquis enter the room. Who are they?

3. If Célimène were out of the picture with Alceste, who hopes that he would love her?

4. In Act 5, Scene 2, what Celimene is asked to do?

5. What surprises Alceste during his conversation with Basque in Act 2, Scene 5?

(see the answer key)

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