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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toinette says that is is pointless to argue with Mr. Daiforus?

2. What does Beralde believe about Argan's illnesses?

3. This person arrives before Toinette can leave to find them.

4. Whom does Toinette thank for creating Thomas Diaforus?

5. How does Argan describe his reasons for arranging Angelique's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Moliere use the diagnosis of Argan to express an opinion on doctors?

2. How is foreshadowing used in the announcement of the arrival of Thomas Diaforus?

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

4. In Act 3, Scene 12, how is suspense used as a plot device when Toinette returns as herself, after appearing as the doctor?

5. In Act 3, Scene 18, in addition to the discovery of Beline's motives, what other information is revealed about her marriage to Argan?

6. How does Toinette dismiss Argan's fears that Louison hates him?

7. In Act 3, Scene 10, how does Toinette appearance demonstrate Argan's obsession with his illnesses?

8. How does Argan's action of talking to himself further demonstrate his obsession with his illnesses?

9. How is foreshadowing used in Toinette's announcement of a new doctor's arrival?

10. How does the doctor deflect Argan's inquiries about his resemblance to Toinette?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Secrecy is a recurring device used throughout the play. Write an essay detailing how one of the characters in the play hides their true intentions or motives. Why do they keep their motives secret? Is their secrecy successful in achieving their goal?

Essay Topic 2

Devotion plays a key role in "The Imaginary Invalid". There is Angelique's devotion to Cleante, Argan's devotion to his illnesses and Beline's devotion to Argan's fortune to name a few. Is Moliere making the statement that devotion is always or never rewarded? What other characters in the play exhibit this characteristic and is their reward for their devotion?

Essay Topic 3

Several characters in the play overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Choose one character and write an essay describing the obstacle they face and how they succeed despite it.

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