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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alceste and Oronte demand Celimene do in Act Five, Scene Three?

2. In court, what honest apology does Alceste give to Oronte regarding the sonnet?

3. In Act 4, Scene 1, what does Eliante learn from Philinte?

4. Who is the only one still interested in Célimène after the letter comes to light in Act 5, Scene 4?

5. Who wonders aloud why would Alceste would want to take a more official role in court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Alceste and Philinte. How are their views on the world different? How are they alike?

Essay Topic 2

Moliere implies that Celimene is the prettiest woman in the story. If Celimene is so beautiful, why is Philinte attracted to Eliante? What personality traits does Philinte have that would:

1. Make Celimene unattractive to him?

2. Make Alceste his best friend?

3. Make him hold back from expressing his true feelings to Eliante until absolutely necessary?

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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