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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. Alceste tells Basque to do what with the person who awaits him?

2. What is Philinte's view on honesty?

3. When Alceste goes to court, he insists that he won't what?

4. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. When Alceste leaves, what does Philinte do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Philinte reassure Alceste in Act Five, Scene One concerning his summons?

2. How does Philinte demonstrate compassion when Oronte is reading his sonnet?

3. At the end of Act 3, Scene 1, to what compromise do Acaste and Clitandre come, and why or why not will their compromise work?

4. What event leads to Alceste and Eliante discussing marriage in Act Four, Scene Two?

5. Why does Celimene becomes annoyed during Act Three, Scene Three?

6. How does Philine reason with Alceste when she becomes upset be his insincerity?

7. What are Celimene's feelings when she hears someone at the door?

8. Alceste comes rushing into the room in Act 4, Scene 2. Why is Alceste so upset when he enters?

9. What is the discussion between Acaste and Clitandre about?

10. What is Philinte's struggle in Act 1, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flattery is a secondary theme throughout the play. Who encourages or looks for flattery? Who does not like flattery? Discuss the different characters and their feelings toward receiving and giving flattery.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What is the definition of a misanthrope? Be sure to explain why you think the author used that as the title, and whom you think it refers to in the play.

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