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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Act 1, Scene 3 close?
(a) With Philinte following Alceste, trying to figure out what he is so upset.
(b) With Oronte following Alceste, trying to figure out why he is so upset.
(c) With Alceste going after Célimène.
(d) With Célimène trying to find out why Alceste is so upset.

2. What does Philinte think about the summons in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) He thinks it is because of the insult to Oronte's sonnet.
(b) He thinks he has committed a crime.
(c) He thinks there is no reason for it.
(d) He thinks it is about Célimène's many suitors.

3. What does Alceste decide to do when this new man is invited in, in Act Two Scene Three?
(a) Become friends with the man.
(b) Leave.
(c) Make Celimene jealous.
(d) Fight the man.

4. During the heated discussion, what does Alceste reveal is aggravating him?
(a) Alceste is upset with Philinte.
(b) Alceste is aggravated by the fact that he loves Eliante.
(c) Alceste is still upset about Oronte's sonnet.
(d) Alceste is upset by Celimene's behavior.

5. Why does Celimene question the genuineness of Alceste's high principles in front of her visitors?
(a) Celimene thinks Alceste is humorous.
(b) Celimene says Alceste is trying to distinguish himself.
(c) Celimene believes Alceste is a fake.
(d) Celimene does not believe in principles.

6. At the beginning of Act Three, Scene One who talks in private?
(a) Basque and Acaste.
(b) Clitandre and Basque.
(c) Clitandre and Celimene.
(d) Clitandre and Acaste.

7. After Acaste and Clitandre arrive, why do they start naming members of the royal court?
(a) They want to hear Celimene gossip about the royal court members.
(b) They are trying to make small talk.
(c) They are trying to impress Alceste.
(d) They plan to report what is said back to the royal court.

8. How does Alceste react to the news of yet another visitor?
(a) Alceste decides he does not love Celimene.
(b) Alceste invites himself to dinner.
(c) Alceste says he is leaving.
(d) Alceste is glad to have another visitor.

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

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

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

12. How does Alceste respond to Oronte's request for friendship?
(a) Alceste tells Oronte he does not want to be his friend.
(b) Alceste decides to be Oronte's best friend.
(c) Alceste accepts his friendship.
(d) Alceste tells him friendship needs time to grow.

13. When Basque makes his announcement, whom does it involve?
(a) Célimène.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Acaste.

14. In Act 2, Scene 3, who announces the arrival of another guest downstairs for Célimène?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Éliante.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Basque.

15. Who is Philinte?
(a) The servant.
(b) Celimene's cousin.
(c) Alcests' brother.
(d) A representative from the royal court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celimene accept the new visitor?

2. What is Alceste's response to Basque's news at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?

3. Who is upset by the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?

4. Which word best describes Act 3, Scene 2?

5. What is the most honest thing Celemine says to Alceste in Act 2, Scene 3?

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