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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. In Act Two, Scene Three, who is also downstairs?
2. Who is Eliante?
3. During their discussion in Act 3, scene 1, Clitandre teases Acaste about what?
4. What does Celimene hear that gets her excited in Act 3, Scene 2?
5. Who is Celimene?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Éliante's reaction to the marriage proposal in Act 4, Scene 2?
2. Philinte encourages Alceste to appeal the verdict from his lawsuit. What are Alceste's reasons for not appealing the verdict?
3. After Celimene accepts a visit from Clitandre, how does Alceste test Celimene to see if she really loves Alceste?
4. Oronte asks Alceste and Philinte for an honest opinion of his sonnet. Why does Alceste warn Oronte before he begins reading the sonnet?
5. At the end of Act 3, Scene 5, Arsinoe tells Alceste she has evidence that Celimene is not the wife for him. What do you believe is Alceste's motivation for leaving with Arsinoe to show him that evidence?
6. Do you think Alceste thinks Célimène is a hypocrite in Act 2, Scene 2? Why or why not?
7. What is suggested about Alceste's position in Celimene's life when she calls his bluff about leaving in Ace Two, Scene Three?
8. What does Alceste accuse Célimène of and why?
9. What is Alceste's reaction when Basque says there is someone at the door for him in Act 2, Scene 5?
10. What happens that is interesting while Alceste is waiting for Célimène to make up her mind in Act 2, Scene 5?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the underlying theme of unfaithfulness in the play and how each character views being faithful or unfaithful. At what point during the play do you believe Alceste knows that Celimene has been unfaithful to him? Use Alceste's actions to support your view.
Essay Topic 2
How is Oronte the embodiment of Alceste's criticism of humanity? Give an example of why.
Essay Topic 3
Celimene likes to control social situations. Cite at least three situations in the play, including specific details about each situation, that illustrate how Celimene likes to be in control.
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