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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two characters does Act 4, Scene 3 feature?

2. In Act 4, Scene 3, Célimène continues to do what?

3. How did Alceste treat Oronte in court?

4. At the beginning of Act Five, SceneOne, who are Alceste and Philinte waiting for?

5. At the end of Act 3, Scene 5, where do Alceste and Arsinoe go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

As Act 1, Scene 1, opens, Alceste and Philinte are discussing their beliefs in honesty versus politeness. Describe these differences, as the characters see them, between being honest and being polite. Do you agree with either Alceste or Philinte? Explain. Is there a time when being honest is better than being polite? Is there a time when being polite is better than being honest?

Essay Topic 3

Irony is a secondary theme throughout this play. Discuss the various instances that irony is used in the play. Does this technique enhance the play or the characters? If yes, how? If no, why not?

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