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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. How is Alceste being dishonest in Ace Two, Scene Three?

2. Whom is Alceste in love with?

3. After Oronte leaves, why do Philinte and Alceste argue?

4. When Alceste announces his intentions to leave, what does he really want from Celimene?

5. Besides Alceste, who also has a case pending in court?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is notable about Célimène telling Alceste that he is not indispensable in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What is Alceste's plan for the future now that the court case is settled?

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

4. Describe Alceste's behavior in court, as told to Éliante by Philinte in Act 4, Scene 1.

5. How does Oronte react to Alceste's criticism of his sonnet? How does that reaction support Alceste's view of hypocrisy?

6. In Act Two, Scene Four, what are the two opinions about loves held by Alceste and Eliante?

7. After Oronte leaves, what argument starts between Philinte and Alceste? Who do you believe is correct?

8. There is a social game being played during Act Three, Scene Three. What are two reasons Alceste does not want to play the game?

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

10. Celimene and Alceste have differing views about Celimene's reputation. What does each believe her reputation is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do the characters Philinte and Eliante represent in Moliere's vision of a hypocritical society? What do the characters Clitandre, Acaste, and Arsinoe represent? Cite examples from the book as evidence.

Essay Topic 2

Write about Alceste's most prominent character trait and how it hurts him to remain so stubborn over trivial things.

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of times when one character takes advantage of another. Explore these events and discuss which character is the one that takes advantage. If they do take advantage, why or why not?

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