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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. Alceste tells Celimene that he needs reassurance of what?
2. What is the subject of Oronte's sonnet?
3. How do Célimène's feelings change about Alceste's reaction to the visitor?
4. What is Alceste's reaction when Basque makes this announcement?
5. After Alceste reacts to the news of a second visitor, what does Celimene ask Alceste to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 3, Scene 3, how does Célimène's reaction when she hears Arsinoé is at the door differ from her reaction when suitors arrive?
2. In Act 2, Scene 2, Alceste is in the middle of his argument with Celimene when Basque announces a visitor. Why does Celimene invite the visitor inside? Explain.
3. What is Celimene's reaction to Alceste's bluff of leaving?
4. Alceste comes rushing into the room in Act 4, Scene 2. Why is Alceste so upset when he enters?
5. What series of events in Act Two, Scene Three leads to an argument between Celimene and Alceste?
6. What does Alceste suggest Celimene do in order to stop their arguing?
7. In Act Four, Scene One, Alceste's honesty comes out. What are his remarks about Oronte's sonnet?
8. What is the problem with Alceste being so understanding if Celimene chooses not to speak?
9. Alceste claims to value honesty as a most important virtue, but how is he not quite being honest in Act 2, Scene 3?
10. Act 3, Scene 3, shows Celimene at her worst. What does Celimene do to her friend Arsinoe?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the character of Célimène. Why does she represent social hypocrisy at its worst? Be sure to give specific examples from the play.
Essay Topic 2
Alceste and Arsinoe are both described as prudish in this play. Do you agree with this description? Why or why not? Do you think this similarity make these two characters more compatible? Why or Why not?
Essay Topic 3
There are a number of events in this play that are ironic. What is the purpose of this irony? Can the irony in any way be providing comic relief? Discuss why you think so or not.
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