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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who laughs at the change in behavior by one character when Arsinoé arrives?

2. As Alceste and Oronte are waiting for an answer from Celimene, who enters the room?

3. Who says Célimène must speak her mind now?

4. Who would prefer that Célimène speak her mind about her suitors in Act 5, Scene 3?

5. Against what gossip does Arsinoe defend Celimene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the male suitors are secondary characters in this play. What is their purpose? How do they effect the main action? How do they effect the male main characters? How do the effect Celimene? Do they enhance the play? How?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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