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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Alceste treat Oronte in court?

2. What does Eliante feel about Alceste's honesty?

3. For what reason does Alceste need to leave town?

4. After hearing Alceste's offer, why does Eliante refuse it?

5. Who confronts Célimène in Act 5, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alceste and Arsinoe are both described as prudish in this play. Do you agree with this description? Why or why not? Do you think this similarity make these two characters more compatible? Why or Why not?

Essay Topic 2

How do you explain the extreme negativity and irritability of Alceste's character? What signs in the play indicate depression? Be sure to explain whether he is clinically depressed or if his perceptions are the reason for his behavior.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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