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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Alceste plan to change Celimene?
(a) His social position.
(b) His education.
(c) His money.
(d) His love.

2. During the argument, of whom does Celimene say Alceste is jealous?
(a) Oronte.
(b) The people in the court.
(c) Philinte.
(d) The whole world.

3. When Act 2, Scene 5 opens, who enters with a message for Alceste?
(a) Basque.
(b) Eliante.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Oronte.

4. During their discussion in Act 3, scene 1, Clitandre teases Acaste about what?
(a) His chances with Eliante.
(b) His chances with Celimene.
(c) His social position.
(d) His big nose.

5. What does Basque do regarding this new character?
(a) He sends him in.
(b) He demands identification.
(c) He sends him away.
(d) He denies that anyone is home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alceste wish he can do about Celimene?

2. The other suitors have a laugh at whose expense?

3. Why can't Alceste believe the flattery others give him during Act Two, Scene One?

4. Whom does Célimène call arrogant in Act 2, Scene 5?

5. What is Philinte's view on honesty?

(see the answer key)

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