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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is another theme in this play, in addition to honesty?
(a) Self esteem.
(b) Loyality.
(c) Self desception.
(d) Fear.

3. Upset by all the visitors who have interrupted his conversation with Celimene, Alceste tries to pressure Celimene into doing what?
(a) Deciding between Clitandre and Acaste.
(b) Deciding who she likes better, Alceste or Philinte.
(c) Deciding if she will marry Alceste.
(d) Deciding between Alceste and her other suitors.

4. Who is Clitandre?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A man who is influential in court.
(c) A man who helped Oronte write his sonnet.
(d) A friend of Philinte.

5. Why does Alceste say love is not decided by reason?
(a) Philinte should be in love with Eliante, but is not.
(b) Alceste plans to break up with Celimene.
(c) Love is an unreasonable thing.
(d) Alceste knows Eliante is a better match for him than Celimene.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act Two, Scene Three, what does the reader learn about Alceste's position in Celimene's life?

2. Before Oronte reads his sonnet, about what does Alceste warn him?

3. Who is Eliante?

4. What is the definition of a misanthrope?

5. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philiminte?

Short Essay Questions

1. During their argument, Alceste admits what about Celimene's good looks and good nature?

2. When Eliante enters the room, Celimene asks Eliante for help in selecting a suitor. Does Celimene really want help, or does she just want attention?

3. Why is it ironic that Alceste is upset with Celimene talking about the members of the royal court?

4. Why is being nice to Clitandre necessary and difficult for Alceste?

5. What are the feelings from the other characters regarding the sonnet?

6. Why isn't Eliante sympathetic towards Celimene?

7. How does Célimène describe her relationship with Clitandre?

8. In Act 4, Scene 4, Alceste and Celimene are once again interrupted during an important conversation. Who interrupts them, and why?

9. In Act 3, Scene 3, how does Célimène's reaction when she hears Arsinoé is at the door differ from her reaction when suitors arrive?

10. In Act Three, Scene Five, what is suggested about Alceste's honesty?

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