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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. While Oronte is reading his sonnet, what does Alceste whisper to Philinte?
(a) Alceste tells Philinte that they should applaud when the poem is over.
(b) Alceste criticizes Philinte's praising of the sonnet.
(c) Alceste criticizes what Oronte is wearing.
(d) Alceste asks if the sonnet is almost over.

2. Why does Célimène have the reaction she does when she thinks someone is at the door?
(a) She doesn't like the suitor that is arriving.
(b) She loves attention.
(c) She has many suitors and doesn't want them to find out about each other.
(d) She is annoyed by Basque.

3. What is Alceste response to the sonnet?
(a) Positive.
(b) He does not hear the sonnet.
(c) Negative.
(d) Indifferent.

4. Who comes rushing in to speak with Éliante in the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Acaste.
(c) Arsinoé.
(d) Célimène.

5. What does Eliante prefer Celimene do?
(a) Leave.
(b) Marry Alceste.
(c) Choose one man.
(d) Speak her mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alceste is accused of doing what to people he doesn't like?

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

3. How does Celimene feel when someone is at the door?

4. Éliante wants what kind of emotion to pass before she will accept this proposal?

5. As Act 3, Scene 4 opens, how does Celimene greet Arsinoe?

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