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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Acaste and Clitandre do with the new letter?

2. Éliante wants what kind of emotion to pass before she will accept this proposal?

3. Who is Arsinoe?

4. At the end Act 4, Scene 4, Alceste leaves. But before leaving, he tells Celimene he will _________.

5. What are Alceste's intentions during the conversation with Celimene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write about Alceste's most prominent character trait and how it hurts him to remain so stubborn over trivial things.

Essay Topic 2

What is the feeling of the play at the beginning of Act Two, Scene One? Discuss this mood and the reasons for it. Are certain characters experiencing certain feelings. What are they and what are the reasons for these feelings?

Essay Topic 3

Alceste has a difficult time speaking with Celimene throughout the play. Discuss the events that interrupt this conversation. Are these events or situations intentional or not? Why do you think so? Explain your answer.

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