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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries to intervene between Oronteo and Alceste in Act One, Scene Two?
(a) Eliante.
(b) The servant.
(c) Celimene.
(d) Philinte.

2. What is the confrontation with Célimène about at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) Oronte's sonnet.
(b) Arsinoé.
(c) Basque's unhappiness with his job.
(d) A letter.

3. What is Celimene accused of in Act Two, Scene One?
(a) Turning away no man.
(b) Being a snob.
(c) Being indecisive.
(d) Turning away all man.

4. For revenge, who wants to marry Éliante?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Oronte.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Basque.

5. During Act 2, Scene 5 what is Alceste awaiting for?
(a) Célimène's judgment.
(b) The arrival of someone in a uniform.
(c) The sunset.
(d) The other suitors to arrive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 2, Scene 3, who announces the arrival of another guest downstairs for Célimène?

3. Arsinor states that Celimene is not popular for what?

4. What does Philinte feel about Oronte's day in court?

5. What does Alceste tell Philinte as he leaves?

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