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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, we discover Alceste wishes he could do what?

2. Who does Alceste's reason say is a better match for him?

3. Where is someone being summoned to in Act 2, Scene 6?

4. How does Acaste defend himself against Clitandre's teasing?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. After Celimene accepts a visit from Clitandre, how does Alceste test Celimene to see if she really loves Alceste?

2. Act 3, Scene 3, shows Celimene at her worst. What does Celimene do to her friend Arsinoe?

3. Why do Acaste and Clitandre talk privately in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What does Oronte want from Alceste and how does he react when he gets what he wants.?

5. What does it mean when Philinte says, "One should not blame human beings for their faults, any more than one would blame vultures or wolves for being what they are?"

6. After hearing Oronte's sonnet, what description of Oronte's relationship with Celimene may have led to Alceste's harsh words?

7. What does Alceste do when Célimène refuses to move the country?

8. What possible symbolism could the fact that Alceste's visitor is wearing a uniform have?

9. Alceste becomes very upset and decides to leave when Basque announces a second visitor. What should Celimene do to convince Alceste to stay?

10. Describe what happens after Basque announces Célimène's other visitor in Act 2, Scene 3.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the misanthrope of the play? Provide a detailed explanation to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Oronte has his day in court in Act Four, Scene One. Why does he go to court, What is the significance of the case, if any? Why does Philinte this is event is funny?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is Alceste hypocritical even though this is the thing that irritates him most in other people?

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