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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Celimene feel when someone is at the door?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Excited.
(c) Happy.
(d) Anxious.

2. Why does Alceste say love is not decided by reason?
(a) Alceste knows Eliante is a better match for him than Celimene.
(b) Philinte should be in love with Eliante, but is not.
(c) Love is an unreasonable thing.
(d) Alceste plans to break up with Celimene.

3. While attempting to correct Celimene, what does Alceste admit about her?
(a) That Alceste wishes Celimene were a nicer person.
(b) That Alceste no longer loves Celimene.
(c) That Celimene is avoiding Alceste.
(d) That Celimene's good looks attract many men.

4. What causes Alceste to become so upset during Act One, Scene Three?
(a) Oronte's sonnet.
(b) There are too many men present.
(c) He is not accepted.
(d) Celimene.

5. How does Acaste defend himself against Clitandre's teasing?
(a) He suggests Celimene like Philinte.
(b) He brags about how wonderful he is.
(c) He brags about his job.
(d) He suggests Celimene does not care for Clitandre.

6. During Act One, Scene Three, who is arguing?
(a) Philinte and Alceste.
(b) Philinte and Oronte.
(c) Alceste and Celimene.
(d) Alceste and Oronte.

7. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?
(a) He leaves without saying a word.
(b) He becomes angry, defensive, and threatening.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He is overjoyed.

8. How does Celimene react when Alceste questions her love for him?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Vengeful.
(c) Outraged.
(d) Confused.

9. Who does Célimène say is popular only because of his cook?
(a) Cleon.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Philinte.

10. Why does Alceste hate humanity?
(a) Because of its greed.
(b) Because of its hyprocrisy.
(c) Because of its loathing.
(d) Because of its happiness.

11. Who does Alceste's reason say is a better match for him?
(a) Eliante.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Oronte.
(d) No one.

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

13. Where is someone being summoned to in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) The capitol building.
(b) The governor's office.
(c) Town square.
(d) The royal court.

14. By her actions in Act 2, Scene 2, what opinion of Alceste's has Celimene proven to be correct?
(a) That Celimene really is not a nice person.
(b) That Celimene loves Alceste more than other men.
(c) That Alceste should marry Celimene quickly.
(d) That Celimene's feelings for Alceste cannot be trusted.

15. Why does Philinte think the office is present?
(a) Because one of the visitors is a thief.
(b) Because Alceste insultes Oronte's sonnet.
(c) He is there to see her.
(d) It is another suitor of Celimene's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alceste feel about his visitor?

2. When Basque makes his announcement, whom does it involve?

3. Of all the characters we've met so far until Act 3, Scene 2, who is the most insincere?

4. When Clitandre and Acaste speak, whom are they with?

5. What does Oronte do when he meets Alceste?

(see the answer keys)

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