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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. What does Clitandre think of Acaste?
(a) He is deluded.
(b) He is very insightful.
(c) He would be good for Celimene.
(d) He may win Celimene with his charm.

2. How does Acaste defend himself against Clitandre's teasing?
(a) He brags about how wonderful he is.
(b) He brags about his job.
(c) He suggests Celimene like Philinte.
(d) He suggests Celimene does not care for Clitandre.

3. How does Alceste answer Oronte in Act 1, Scene 2 after they first meet?
(a) He turns away.
(b) He says their friendship needs time to grow.
(c) He apologizes him.
(d) He yells at back at him.

4. Philinte is having a difficult time in Act 1, Scene 3. Why?
(a) Because Éliante is missing.
(b) Because Célimène is missing.
(c) Because Alceste tells Philinte not to follow him.
(d) Because Oronte tells Philinte not to follow him.

5. What does Celimene think she is doing by accepting many suitors?
(a) Making everyone happy.
(b) Finding the right man.
(c) Making Alceste jealous.
(d) Perserving her reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Acaste and Clitandre agree to do if Celimene shows a preference to one of them?

2. Before Alceste leaves, what request does he make?

3. Why can't Alceste believe the flattery others give him during Act Two, Scene One?

4. What is the relationship between Alceste and Philinte?

5. Whom is Alceste in love with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in Act One, Scene Three that indicates that Alceste may not be as honest as he originally seems?

2. The entire cast, with the exception of Dubois and Basque, are in the room for the last scene of the play. What has Arsinoe brought before them that makes Celimene's suitors leave her?

3. Why do you think Alceste cannot flatter Oronte just a little bit?

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

5. In Alceste's anger he asks Eliante to marry him. Why does Eliante not marry Alceste while she has the chance?

6. Act Two, Scene Two sheds some light into the character's personalities and offers a suggestion to who the true misanthrope may be. Based on this scene, who could the misanthrope be and why?

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

8. In the end, Celimene and Alceste go their separate ways. Do you think at some future time Celimene and Alceste will reconcile?

9. During the conversation in Act 2, Scene 4, Alceste is accused of what?

10. Act 4, Scene 3, begins with Alceste's confronting Celimene. How does Celimene react that is confusing to Alceste?

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