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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 news does Basque have in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?

2. Why does Celimene accept the new visitor?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is a source of contention between Alceste and others?

4. During Oronte's reading of his sonnet to Philinte and Alceste, how does Philinite react to the poem?

5. Who is representing that kind of hypocrisy in the beginning of the play, according to the person who complains of hating hypocrisy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do we learn is the result of Alceste's court case in Act 5, Scene 1?

3. What does Oronte want from Alceste and how does he react when he gets what he wants.?

4. What is the meaning of Célimène re-entering the room in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. In Act 3, Scene 5, Arsinoe is finally alone with Alceste. From the conversation that takes place between them, what evidence is there that Arsinoe loves Alceste?

6. What does Dubois interrupt when he comes to deliver the letter in Act 4, Scene 4?

7. How might Alceste have flattered Oronte's sonnet and still have been honest?

8. Why does Arsinoe go to Celimeme's home?

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

10. In Act 4, Scene 1, what does Philinte say happens to Alceste in court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide a short discussion about Alceste's court case. What is it concerning? Who is involved? How does he feel about it? Why does he refuse legal councils?

Essay Topic 2

Describe why Alceste can't bring himself to leave Célimène and move on. Does she need him as much as he needs her? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There is jealousy in this play. Discuss how jealousy is presented in this play. Is it in the open for all characters? Why or why not?

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