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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might Oronte's being led on by Celimene, as revealed in his sonnet, trigger anger in Alceste?
(a) Because Celimene is leading Alceste on as well.
(b) Because Alceste thinks Celimene likes Oronte more.
(c) Alceste is jealous.
(d) Alceste thinks it is a mean thing to say about Celimene.

2. Who tries to make Celimene make a choice between her visitors?
(a) Eliante.
(b) Clitandre.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Alceste.

3. During the argument with Philinte, what is revealed about Alceste?
(a) That Alceste is not really in love with Celimene.
(b) That Alceste is not a nice person.
(c) That Alceste may not be as honest as he believes he is.
(d) That Philinte is not Alceste's friend.

4. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?
(a) Alceste is mad at Celimene.
(b) Alceste is upset.
(c) Alceste has to go to work.
(d) Alceste is hungry.

5. Who is not in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Arsinoé.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Éliante.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Alceste complains about the other encouraging Celimene's gossip?

2. How does Oronte react to Alceste's opinion of his work?

3. After Philinte points out who Alceste does not like, what flaw in Alceste's personality does Philinte observe?

4. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philiminte?

5. What causes Alceste to become so upset during Act One, Scene Three?

(see the answer key)

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