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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Act 3, Scene 5 ends, where are Arsinoé and Alceste going?

2. What does Alceste apologize to Oronte for?

3. Who follows Dubois to leave at the end of Act 4, Scene 4?

4. How does Clitandre and Acaste feel as Celimene talks about Arsinor?

5. Eliante would prefer that Celimene do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide a short discussion about Alceste's court case. What is it concerning? Who is involved? How does he feel about it? Why does he refuse legal councils?

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of events in this play that are ironic. What is the purpose of this irony? Can the irony in any way be providing comic relief? Discuss why you think so or not.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the relationship between Alceste and Célimène and the one between Alceste and Philinte.

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