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

Short Answer Questions

1. While talking with Celimene, what does Alceste decide to do?

2. What does Arsinoe think that Alceste should do within the royal court?

3. Why do all of Celimene's suitors, accept Alceste, leave her?

4. Why does Arsinoe say she came to see Celimene?

5. What happens when humans are habitually dishonest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Alceste and Philinte. How are their views on the world different? How are they alike?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Alceste and Philinte's views on honesty.

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is when an author uses an object or situation to say something he does not explicitly put into words. What symbolism is there in the non-disclosure to the audience of the details about both Alceste's and Celimene's lawsuits? Use points from the story to support your view.

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