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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Argan promise Angelique's hand in marriage?
(a) Beline.
(b) Thomas Diaforus.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Mr. Fleurant.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, why does Cleante come to Argan's home?
(a) To talk to Beline.
(b) To steal Argan's money.
(c) To examine Argan.
(d) To talk to Angelique.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, whom does Toinette tell to get out of the house?
(a) Argan.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Beline.

4. How many francs does Argan have hidden in his room?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 0.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 20,000.

5. What does Beline say she must do before leaving for town?
(a) Tell Argan what she has seen.
(b) Speak to Toinette.
(c) Call for a taxi.
(d) Change her clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Argan adding up in the beginning of the play?

2. Which character wears a nightcap?

3. Who initially thinks Angelique's arranged marriage is the wisest thing Argan's ever done?

4. Who is the speech that Thomas Diaforus mistakenly delivers to Angelique actually intended for?

5. Whom does Toinette see talking to themselves?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the title of the play influence the audience's initial perception of Argan?

2. What is the dilemma caused by the doctor's proposed severe treatment of losing an arm and an eye?

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, what recurring plot point is introduced in the conversation between Beralde and Toinette?

4. How does Beralde use Argan's illness to allow Toinette to leave to find the doctor?

5. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?

6. In Act 1, Scene 6, Argan demonstrates moments of conflict within himself. What is he conflicted about?

7. Highlight some of the differences between the relationship of father and daughter in "The Imaginary Invalid" and current father daughter relationships.

8. How does the conversation between Angelique and Toinette demonstrate the high regard that Toinette has achieved in the house?

9. Beline appears to have no interest in Argan's will. What clues are given demonstrating this might not be true?

10. What two opinions do Beralde and Toinette have in common?

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