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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. How does Philinte feel about Oronte's sonnet?
(a) She praises it.
(b) It makes her cry.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She despises it.

2. What word best describes the difference between what Celimene believes her reputation to be, and what the other characters believe her reputation is?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Funny.
(c) Lies.
(d) Sad.

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

4. While responding to Philinte's critique of his personality, what does Alceste admit?
(a) He wants everyone to leave him alone.
(b) He does not like Philinte.
(c) He does not know which is worse, a false friend or ridicule.
(d) He wishes Celimene would stop gossiping.

5. What does Oronte do when he meets Alceste?
(a) Accuses him of taking his girlfriend.
(b) Tells him off.
(c) Asks for his friendship and a hug.
(d) Begins to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Philinte, when does Alceste complain?

2. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?

3. Who is Philinte?

4. How does Oronte chastise his subject in the sonnet?

5. Who is the new visitor in Act Two, Scene Two?

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