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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Oronte leaves in Act 1, scene 3, what does Philinte ask Alceste?
(a) Why he pretended to like the sonnet.
(b) Why he was leaving.
(c) Why he hates Oronte.
(d) Why he couldn't give Oronte a little bit of flattery.

2. What is Philinte's view on honesty?
(a) Honesty is important but you should be civil in all human interactions.
(b) Honesty is overrated.
(c) He thinks you never have to honest if you don't want to.
(d) He agrees with Alceste.

3. What is the definition of marquis?
(a) Another name for a judge.
(b) A person of great importance.
(c) A sign in front of a movie theater.
(d) A nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl.

4. How do Célimène's feelings change about Alceste's reaction to the visitor?
(a) She throws him out without a word.
(b) She then becomes angry but asks him to stay.
(c) She then becomes angry and insists that he go.
(d) She tells Basque to escort him out.

5. What does Alceste want Celimene to do about the new suitor?
(a) Introduces him to her cousin.
(b) Let him in.
(c) State she is not interested.
(d) Send him away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celimene re-enter the room?

2. The other suitors have a laugh at whose expense?

3. What does Alceste say about people's ridicule and false friendship?

4. What does Alceste wait for Celimene to do in Act Two, Scene Four?

5. Célimène will not do what Alceste says in Act 2, Scene 2 because she says she is afraid of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What series of events in Act Two, Scene Three leads to an argument between Celimene and Alceste?

2. What is the problem with Alceste being so understanding if Celimene chooses not to speak?

3. Describe what Alceste means when he says he doesn't know which is worse, false friendship or ridicule in Act 2, Scene 4.

4. Describe the odd love problem between Célimène, Alceste, Philinte, and Éliante.

5. Why does Arsinoe go to Celimeme's home?

6. Describe Alceste's reaction when Philinte thinks he is being summoned because he made fun of Oronte's sonnet.

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

8. At the time "The Misanthrope" was written, there were no telephones or cell phones. How do you think someone would know that Alceste was at Celimene's house?

9. Why is Alceste so upset with Philinte in Act One, Scene Three, and what does he do in his anger?

10. What do Oronte and Alceste have in common?

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