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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 Philinte do in Act 1, Scene 3, even though Alceste tells him not to?
(a) Follows Célimène.
(b) Follows Alceste.
(c) Follows Oronte.
(d) Follows Éliante.

2. Who re-enters the room in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Basque.

3. Why is Alceste grieving in Act Two, Scene One?
(a) Philinte may not love him.
(b) Celimene may not love him.
(c) A dear friend just passed away.
(d) He is facing court charges.

4. Whom does Célimène call arrogant in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Adraste.

5. How does Célimène react to being pressured to make a choice about her suitors?
(a) Cries.
(b) Brushes it off.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Gets angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. While attempting to correct Celimene, what does Alceste admit about her?

2. Who is the man in uniform that arrives in Act 2, Scene 6?

3. What is Alceste's response after he hears Philinte's theory about the summons?

4. As Act 3, Scene 5 ends, where are Arsinoé and Alceste going?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is a source of contention between Alceste and others?

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