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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes to see Célimène in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Oronte.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Philinte.

2. In Act 2, Scene 5, what is the man who asks to see Alceste wearing?
(a) Scrubs.
(b) A suit of armor.
(c) A tuxedo.
(d) A uniform.

3. Why does Alceste not fully trust that Celimene loves him?
(a) Alceste has problems trusting other people.
(b) Alceste wonders how many other men have been told by Celimene that she loves them.
(c) Celimene is a habitual liar.
(d) Alceste has seen Celimene with other men.

4. Why is Alceste upset in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because Célimène allows Acaste to enter.
(b) Because Acaste came to fight.
(c) Because Célimène has a servant.
(d) Because Célimène kisses Basque.

5. How does Oronte show his friendly affection for Alceste?
(a) With a kiss on the cheek.
(b) With a hug.
(c) He greets Alceste with a handshake.
(d) He buys Alceste a present.

6. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is a source of contention between Alceste and others?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Money.
(d) Pride.

7. During Oronte's reading of his sonnet to Philinte and Alceste, how does Philinite react to the poem?
(a) Philinte points out ways the sonnet could be better.
(b) Philinte says the sonnet is horrible.
(c) Philinte praises the sonnet.
(d) Philinte thinks the poem should be rewritten.

8. During the conversation in Act 2, Scene 4, Philinte points out that Alceste does not like whom?
(a) The members of the royal court.
(b) Clitandre and Oronte.
(c) The judges in the court room.
(d) Attorneys.

9. Who is the officer there for?
(a) Eliante.
(b) Clitandre.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Celimene.

10. Who are the two women in Act One, Scene One waiting for?
(a) Oronte and Celimene.
(b) Celimene and her cousin.
(c) Alceste and Philinte.
(d) Celimene and Philinte.

11. Besides Alceste, who also has a case pending in court?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Acaste.

12. Why does Alceste leave in Act One, Scene Three?
(a) He must go to work.
(b) He is too upset.
(c) He does not like the company.
(d) He is not welcome.

13. As Act 3, Scene 1 opens, who does Clitandre ask if they are content?
(a) Eliante.
(b) Alceste.
(c) Celimene.
(d) Acaste.

14. When Célimène is with one suitor, how does she speak about the others?
(a) Pretends not to know them.
(b) Acts angry towards them.
(c) Says they are just friends.
(d) Criticizes them.

15. How is Célimène described physically?
(a) Somewhat pretty.
(b) Very ugly.
(c) Average looking.
(d) Very attractive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, what does Celimene finally tell Alceste?

3. Why does Clitandre tease Acaste?

4. How does Célimène react to being pressured to make a choice about her suitors?

5. Who is Acaste?

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