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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alceste is accused of doing what to people he doesn't like?
(a) Defending them.
(b) Backstabbing them.
(c) Gossiping about them.
(d) Ignoring them.

2. During Act 2 Scene 4, how does Celimene react to Alceste's pressuring her into a decision?
(a) Celimene tells him to leave.
(b) Celimene brushes him off.
(c) Celimene decides to marry Alceste.
(d) Celimene makes a decision.

3. Who are the two women in Act One, Scene One waiting for?
(a) Oronte and Celimene.
(b) Alceste and Philinte.
(c) Celimene and Philinte.
(d) Celimene and her cousin.

4. During the argument with Philinte, what is revealed about Alceste?
(a) That Alceste is not really in love with Celimene.
(b) That Alceste is not a nice person.
(c) That Philinte is not Alceste's friend.
(d) That Alceste may not be as honest as he believes he is.

5. After Alceste reacts to the news of a second visitor, what does Celimene ask Alceste to do?
(a) Celimene asks Alceste to stay.
(b) Celimene asks Alceste for his help in entertaining the guests.
(c) Celimene asks Alceste to be nice.
(d) Celimene asks Alceste to set the table for dinner.

6. What does Célimène tell Alceste to hurt him in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) That he is indispensable.
(b) That she is in love with Basque.
(c) That he is not indispensable.
(d) That Acaste is better looking than him.

7. Alceste tells Basque to do what with the person who awaits him?
(a) Send him up.
(b) Chastise him for coming so late.
(c) Send him away.
(d) Lie to him.

8. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) One.
(b) Thirty-three.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

9. Whom does Célimène call arrogant in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Adraste.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Alceste.

10. Who confronts Célimène about her many men?
(a) Éliante.
(b) Oronte.
(c) Philinte.
(d) Alceste.

11. Why does Alceste hate humanity?
(a) Because of its greed.
(b) Because of its happiness.
(c) Because of its loathing.
(d) Because of its hyprocrisy.

12. Who is scolding during Oronte's reading?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Célimène.
(c) Basque.
(d) Éliante.

13. On their way to Celimen's home, Philinte tells Alceste that one should not blame human beings for their ______?
(a) Looks.
(b) Motives.
(c) Faults.
(d) Personalities.

14. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?
(a) They both dislike poetry.
(b) They are good friends.
(c) They both like Celimene.
(d) They are brothers.

15. Why does Basque answer the door at Celimene's house?
(a) He is leaving the house.
(b) He is her butler.
(c) He likes to open doors.
(d) Celimene asks him to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Celimene and her suitors are talking, who enters wearing a uniform?

2. When Acaste answers in Act 3, Scene 1, he lists his what?

3. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What kind of person does Alceste portray himself as?

5. Why does Celimene agree to see Acaste?

(see the answer keys)

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