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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best describes Moliere's possible reason for having Alceste's visitor dressed as he is?
(a) Transition.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Humor.
(d) Sarcasm.

2. After Oronte leaves in Act 1, scene 3, what does Philinte ask Alceste?
(a) Why he was leaving.
(b) Why he hates Oronte.
(c) Why he pretended to like the sonnet.
(d) Why he couldn't give Oronte a little bit of flattery.

3. What is Alceste's response to Basque's news at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Alceste tells Basque to leave.
(b) Alceste tells Basque to sit down.
(c) Alceste tells Basque to send his visitor up.
(d) Alceste tells Basque to send his visitor away.

4. Who agrees with Célimène's accusers who think she is a flirt in Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Arsinoé.
(b) Basque.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Éliante.

5. When Célimène tells Alceste he's mad for staying, what does she mean?
(a) He's very upset.
(b) He's crazy.
(c) He's angry.
(d) He's sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Act 3, Scene 4 opens, how does Celimene greet Arsinoe?

2. What is one way to describe Act 2, Scene 2?

3. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?

4. What does Clitandre ask Acaste?

5. Against what gossip does Arsinoe defend Celimene?

(see the answer key)

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