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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. What is Alceste's response after he hears Philinte's theory about the summons?

2. How does Alceste feel about the friendship?

3. What does Celimene like when there are many suitors visiting?

4. During the conversation in Act 2, Scene 4, Philinte points out that Alceste does not like whom?

5. In Act 2, Scene 3, who also comes to visit Célimène?

Short Essay Questions

1. Alceste becomes very upset and decides to leave when Basque announces a second visitor. What should Celimene do to convince Alceste to stay?

2. Oronte asks Alceste and Philinte for an honest opinion of his sonnet. Why does Alceste warn Oronte before he begins reading the sonnet?

3. Describe what happens after Basque announces Célimène's other visitor in Act 2, Scene 3.

4. In Alceste's legal case, why does Alceste feel being right should be enough?

5. Though Celimene admits she loves Alceste, why does he not fully believe her?

6. Why would it do Alceste some good to flatter Oronte?

7. In Act Three, Scene One, why does Clitandre find Acaste's response to his question amusing?

8. Besides the court case, describe what else we learn about Alceste's life in Act 1, Scene 1?

9. Do you think Alceste thinks Célimène is a hypocrite in Act 2, Scene 2? Why or why not?

10. Why isn't Eliante sympathetic towards Celimene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the difference in arrogance in Clitandre and Acaste with that of Alceste. Be sure to mention Alceste's honesty with himself about his situation with Célimène and where he stands with her.

Essay Topic 2

Based on Celimene's behavior and the definition of the word "misanthrope," explain why Celimene is or is not the true misanthrope in Moliere's play.

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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