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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 opinion of Oronte's work?

2. Before Alceste leaves, what request does he make?

3. What does Alceste want Celimene to do about the new suitor?

4. Oronte's leaving suggests what about his asking for honest opinions on his sonnet?

5. Who tries to make Celimene make a choice between her visitors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe who Dubois is and the message he relays to Alceste in Act 4, Scene 4?

2. What is Philinte's struggle in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. When Oronte reads his sonnet to Philinte and Alceste, what is revealed about his relationship with Celimene?

4. Celimene and Alceste have differing views about Celimene's reputation. What does each believe her reputation is?

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

6. Why is being nice to Clitandre necessary and difficult for Alceste?

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

8. What is Celimene's response when Alceste confronts her about the letter to Oronte?

9. Why is Alceste disgusted in Philinte?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of times when one character takes advantage of another. Explore these events and discuss which character is the one that takes advantage. If they do take advantage, why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

As Act 1, Scene 1, opens, Alceste and Philinte are discussing their beliefs in honesty versus politeness. Describe these differences, as the characters see them, between being honest and being polite. Do you agree with either Alceste or Philinte? Explain. Is there a time when being honest is better than being polite? Is there a time when being polite is better than being honest?

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