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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Oronte leaves, why do Philinte and Alceste argue?
(a) Philinte is upset because Oronte leaves.
(b) Alceste is upset because he does not like the sonnet.
(c) Philinte does not think Alceste should have been so honest.
(d) Alceste believes Philinte wants to leave also.

2. In the opening act, what two things does the audience learn about Alceste?
(a) He is involved in a lawsuit and does not like Philinte.
(b) He is involved in a lawsuit and in love with Celimene.
(c) He is a hypocrit and is involved in a lawsuit.
(d) He loves Celimene and her cousin, Eliante.

3. Why does Alceste hate humanity?
(a) Because of its happiness.
(b) Because of its greed.
(c) Because of its hyprocrisy.
(d) Because of its loathing.

4. 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 still upset about Oronte's sonnet.
(d) Alceste is aggravated by the fact that he loves Eliante.

5. Who scolds the person for not remembering the man's name after they hugged?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Basque.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Célimène.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Célimène described in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. Whom is Alceste in love with?

4. What does Alceste discover about Oronte in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Who does Alceste's reason say is a better match for him?

(see the answer key)

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