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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. During Act 2 Scene 4, how does Celimene react to Alceste's pressuring her into a decision?
2. What does Alceste encourage Celimene of doing in Act Two, Scene One?
3. What does Clitandre ask Acaste?
4. As Act 3, Scene 1 opens, who does Clitandre ask if they are content?
5. How does Philinte feel about Oronte's sonnet?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the problem with Alceste being so understanding if Celimene chooses not to speak?
2. At the time "The Misanthrope" was written, there were no telephones or cell phones. How do you think someone would know that Alceste was at Celimene's house?
3. What does Célimène do when Alceste refuses to leave in Act 2, Scene 5?
4. Give an example of Célimène's hypocrisy in Act 3, Scene 4.
5. What does Oronte's sonnet say about Celimene?
6. What does Alceste accuse Célimène of and why?
7. Alceste becomes very upset and decides to leave when Basque announces a second visitor. What should Celimene do to convince Alceste to stay?
8. What is Alceste's reaction to finding a letter written by Célimène in Act 4, Scene 2?
9. What is Célimène's reaction to Alceste trying to break up with her in Act 4, Scene 3?
10. At the end of Act 2, Scene 4, Alceste tags along with the group going to the gallery, saying he will see which suitor Celimene sends home first. Who do you think Celimene will send home first, and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, how does Oronte's asking for Alceste's friendship and a hug, and Alceste's answer that friendship grows over time, support the theme of the play? Use Alceste's response to show why he is disgusted with hypocrisy, and why he has lost compassion for people.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of honesty and compassion throughout the play. Be sure to explain the importance of the opening scene between Alceste, Philinte, and the person he meets but cannot remember.
Essay Topic 3
What is the definition of a misanthrope? Be sure to explain why you think the author used that as the title, and whom you think it refers to in the play.
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