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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. To whom does Argan wish his fortune to go to upon his death?
2. Why does Beralde call Argan a fool?
3. What does Thomas Diaforus call Argan?
4. Who is scolded for aggravating Argan?
5. What body part does Mr. Diaforus believe that Argan's illness stems from?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Toinette affect Angelique's discovery of her fathers death?
2. What are some of the possible motives for Beralde sending Mr. Fleurant away?
3. Highlight some of the differences between the relationship of father and daughter in "The Imaginary Invalid" and current father daughter relationships.
4. In Act 3, Scene 18, in addition to the discovery of Beline's motives, what other information is revealed about her marriage to Argan?
5. How does Toinette use irony to convince Argan to pretend to be dead and test Beline?
6. How does the transitional scene, after Mr. Fleurant leaves, further inform Argan's hypochondria?
7. Why does Beline report on Angelique before she goes into town?
8. How is Argan's selfishness in choosing a husband for his daughter a result of his imaginary illness?
9. How is foreshadowing used in the announcement of the arrival of Thomas Diaforus?
10. How does Argan's illness affect his realization of Angelique's feelings towards him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss whether or not it is ethical for a doctor to treat a patient that is not actually ill. If the outcome of the treatment is positive, does the doctor still have an obligation to be truthful? What are the moral implications of Dr. Purgon and Thomas Diaforus and his father treating Argan?
Essay Topic 2
The importance of education is a focal point for Argan and others in the play. Discuss the importance of education in today's society. How does in compare to the era of the play?
Essay Topic 3
Describe an instance in the play when a secret is kept. Is the truth hidden for a noble purpose? Is the objective a selfish one? How does keeping the secret make that character feel? Is lying ever a justifiable action?
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