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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philinte do in Act 1, Scene 3, even though Alceste tells him not to?
(a) Follows Célimène.
(b) Follows Alceste.
(c) Follows Oronte.
(d) Follows Éliante.

2. How does Alceste respond to Oronte's request for friendship?
(a) Alceste tells him friendship needs time to grow.
(b) Alceste tells Oronte he does not want to be his friend.
(c) Alceste decides to be Oronte's best friend.
(d) Alceste accepts his friendship.

3. Why is Alceste upset in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Because Célimène kisses Basque.
(b) Because Célimène has a servant.
(c) Because Célimène allows Acaste to enter.
(d) Because Acaste came to fight.

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

5. With whom does Celimene say Arsinoe is in love?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Phlinte.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Clitandre.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their conversation, what does Eliante admit to Philinte about Alceste?

2. Alceste says that his accuser in the court case is what?

3. When it opens, how is Act 5, Scene 1, similar to the play's original opening scene?

4. In the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, we are introduced to yet another suitor of Célimène's. Who?

5. What was the closest thing to an apology that Alceste said?

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