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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. When does Argan say Angelique will be married?

2. Why does Beralde call Argan a fool?

3. As the play beings, which character does Argan chastise aloud, but is not present in the room?

4. Who remarks to Argan, "And you're not even ill"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Toinette use Argan's illness to keep him away from Angelique's wedding?

4. How does Angelique's indifference to her stepmother's selfish intent show the depth of her feelings for Cleante?

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

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

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

8. What physical tactics were used to help Toinette's disguise work?

9. How does the transitional scene, after Mr. Fleurant leaves, further inform Argan's hypochondria?

10. How does irony come into play with Beralde and Toinette's suggestion that Argan become a doctor himself?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe Argan really thinks he is sick? Why does he create these illnesses for himself?

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