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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. What happens after Oronte leaves the Act One, Scene Three?
(a) There is an argument.
(b) Everyone is saddened.
(c) Everyone is relieved.
(d) Everyone else leaves.

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

3. What does Alceste want Celimene to do about the court case?
(a) Seek council.
(b) Deny the charges.
(c) Not attend the hearing.
(d) Forget about it and be honest with him.

4. Why does Alceste leave in Act One, Scene Three?
(a) He is not welcome.
(b) He is too upset.
(c) He does not like the company.
(d) He must go to work.

5. Before Oronte reads his sonnet, about what does Alceste warn him?
(a) Alceste warns him that he will be honest in his critique.
(b) Alceste warms Oronte that he does not like him.
(c) Alceste warms him that he does not like poetry.
(d) Alceste warns Oronte that he too loves Celimene.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte try to find out from Alceste?

2. Why does Celimene state she needs to be nice to Clitandre?

3. What does Alceste want Celimene to tell Basque?

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

5. What kind of person does Alceste portray himself as?

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