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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act 4, Scene 3, what is Alceste unable to do?

2. For revenge, who wants to marry Éliante?

3. What does Philinte encourage Alceste to do with regard to his court case?

4. What does Alceste think of his accuser?

5. In Act 4, Scene 3, Célimène continues to do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The audience meets Celimene, Alceste's love interest, in Act 2, Scene 1. What does the audience learn about Alceste from:

1. Alceste's belief that he will have to leave Celimene because she does not really love him?

2. Alceste's acceptance of the fact that Celimene is shallow and nice to men when it suits her?

3. Alceste's being tortured over his love for Celimene and his high values of honesty?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character Arsinoe as she is seen by herself, and contrast that with how she is seen by Celimene. Explain how Moliere uses the character Arsinoe to show that honesty is no substitute for goodness.

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