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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. Who are the two marquis in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. Who is Acaste?

3. Does Alceste believe Célimène when she says she only loves him?

4. Of all the characters we've met so far until Act 3, Scene 2, who is the most insincere?

5. In the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, we are introduced to yet another suitor of Célimène's. Who?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the back and forth mean comments that are masked by being fake in Act 3, Scene 4 between Célimène' and Arsinoé.

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

3. What is Alceste's reaction to finding a letter written by Célimène in Act 4, Scene 2?

4. How do Oronte's and Alceste's views on Célimène waiver in Act 5,

5. What is Celimene's response for allowing visitors?

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

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

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

9. Celimene and Arsinoe trade insults in Act 3, Scene 4. Who starts the insults, and how does the conversation end?

10. Alceste has just decided to stay at Celimene's to see which suitor she sends home first. Why is Alceste the first to leave, and what was the reaction of Philinte and Celimene's other suitors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Oronte's sonnet. What is the sonnet about? Who is it written for? How does Alceste feel about the sonnet? What does Alceste tell Oronte he thinks about it? What is the specific reason this sonnet is not good?

Essay Topic 3

Who is the misanthrope of the play? Provide a detailed explanation to support your answer.

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