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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. 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.

2. Who is the speech that Thomas Diaforus mistakenly delivers to Angelique actually intended for?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Argan.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Beline.

3. What does Argan think of the gypsy song?
(a) He dislikes it very much.
(b) He likes it very much.
(c) He has no opinion.
(d) He thinks it is simple.

4. Who remarks to Argan, "And you're not even ill"?
(a) Beline.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Angelique.

5. Who would rather die than leave Angelique to herself?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Argan.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Louison say was in Angelique's room?

2. After Louison exits who visits Argan?

3. What profession does Argan believe is a good idea for Louison's husband?

4. Why doesn't Argan notice his daughters reaction to seeing her music teacher?

5. What is the relationship between Mr. Purgon and Mr. Fleurant?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Argan's fear that "playing dead" causes his real death ironic?

3. How is Argan's selfishness in choosing a husband for his daughter a result of his imaginary illness?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Argan's illness affect his realization of Angelique's feelings towards him?

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