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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. What does Beline say she cannot live without?

2. Who tells Angelique that Beline is conspiring against her?

3. Why is Argan angry with his brother?

4. Who is Argan calling for when he shouts "Come quick. I'm dying!"?

5. This person has something important to tell Angelique toward the beginning of the play.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toinette use irony to convince Argan to pretend to be dead and test Beline?

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

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

4. What are some of the possible motives for Beralde sending Mr. Fleurant away?

5. How is the plot element of suspense used as Argan calls Angelique to her music lesson?

6. How does Beline's reaction to seeing her husband dead affect Argan?

7. How is foreshadowing used to set up the ordeal that makes Argan a doctor?

8. How is it demonstrated that Toinette is a trusted employee?

9. Why does Beline take offense at Angelique's comments about marriage?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Argan with Beralde, especially in their final confrontation.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Moliere states that the purpose of comedy is to correct men by making them laugh. Identify several behaviors or characters that Moliere demonstrates needing correction.

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