The Misanthrope | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. Where does Act One, Scene One open?

In Paris.

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

Celimene and her cousin.

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

Shopping.

4. Who does the man in the street hug?

Philinte.

5. Why does Alceste hate humanity?

Because of its hyprocrisy.

6. What does Celimene embody, according to Alceste?

Everything he hates in people.

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

Change her.

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

Eliante.

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

Self desception.

10. Who does Eliante secretly admire?

Alceste.

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

Reason.

12. What medical problem is Alceste...
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