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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are two people who are not gossiping in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Célimène and Clitandre.
(b) Célimène and Acaste.
(c) Célimène and Oronte.
(d) Éliante and Philinte.

3. Who enters at the beginning of Scene Two?
(a) Philinte.
(b) Oronte.
(c) Celimene.
(d) Eliante.

4. What does Alceste think about Philinte response to the sonnet?
(a) He understands Philinte.
(b) He praises Philinte.
(c) He is confused by the response.
(d) He scolds Philinte.

5. What does Celimene think her reputation is?
(a) A beautiful woman that every man wants to marry.
(b) A nice and well-liked person.
(c) A flirt.
(d) An influential woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oronte's leaving suggests what about his asking for honest opinions on his sonnet?

2. Who is Basque?

3. Who is Oronte's sonnet written to?

4. In Act Two, Scene Three, who is also downstairs?

5. What is Alceste's opinion of Oronte's work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Alceste cannot flatter Oronte just a little bit?

2. Based on the events in Act One, Scene One, what can the reader infer about Alceste's personality?

3. What is Oronte's response to Alceste's critique?

4. The two marquis, Acaste and Clitandre, speak alone in Act 3, Scene 1. Explain what evidence there is in their private conversation that they are both arrogant.

5. In Act Three, Scene One, why does Clitandre find Acaste's response to his question amusing?

6. How does Arsinoé use this opportunity with Alceste in Act 3, Scene 5?

7. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, Philinte and Acaste are once again waiting for Celimene. What are Alceste and Philinte discussing?

8. How does Alceste respond when Celemine invites a visitor inside during their conversation?

9. What is Alceste's plan for the future now that the court case is settled?

10. Explain the reason Célimène gives to Alceste for opening the door for Acaste in Act 2, Scene 2.

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