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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Célimène accuses Alceste of using his principles as a way to what?
(a) Get along with the group.
(b) Get along with her.
(c) Be unsocial.
(d) Distinguish himself above the other suitors.

2. Who is Oronte's sonnet written to?
(a) Celimene.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Eliante.
(d) Alceste.

3. Who is Basque?
(a) Alceste's friend.
(b) Celimene's butler.
(c) Philinte's cousin.
(d) Celimene's brother.

4. Why does Celimene state she needs to be nice to Clitandre?
(a) He is a family friend.
(b) He is influential in court.
(c) She is in love with him.
(d) He is very wealthy.

5. What does Alceste wait for Celimene to do in Act Two, Scene Four?
(a) He waits to see who she sends away first.
(b) If she allows any more suitors in.
(c) If she calls for tea.
(d) Chooses a suitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Alceste leaves, what request does he make?

2. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?

3. Why is Alceste upset in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Before Alceste receives his visitor, what is he waiting for Celimene to do?

5. Alceste is doing what when he threatens to leave in Act 2, Scene 3?

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