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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the letter given to Acaste and Clitandre at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 4?

2. Who says Célimène must speak her mind now?

3. What does Alceste tell Celimene they do when he gets back?

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

5. If Celimene chooses a suitor, what does Alceste say he will do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act 2, Scene 3, Célimène tells Alceste he is not indispensable. Describe why this moment is significant in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Celimene is easily influenced. Is she more influenced by what people think of her, or is she more influenced by what she thinks of herself? Use her gossip in front of Acaste and Clitandre, as well as her belief in her reputation as a nice person, to support your explanation.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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