The Misanthrope | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Act 1, Scene 1

1. Where does Act One, Scene One open?

2. Who are the two women in Act One, Scene One waiting for?

3. Where are the women in Act One, Scene One?

4. Who does the man in the street hug?

5. Why does Alceste hate humanity?

6. What does Celimene embody, according to Alceste?

7. What does Alceste think his love of Celimne can do?

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

9. What is another theme in this play, in addition to honesty?

10. Who does Eliante secretly admire?

11. What does Alceste think love and relationship should be based on?

12. What...
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