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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 profession does Argan believe is a good idea for Louison's husband?
2. As the play beings, which character does Argan chastise aloud, but is not present in the room?
3. Who is Argan calling for when he shouts "Come quick. I'm dying!"?
4. Who is Mr. Purgon's nephew?
5. What does Argan do after hearing the gypsy song?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Angelique's indifference to her stepmother's selfish intent show the depth of her feelings for Cleante?
2. How does Beralde further demonstrate his disbelief in Argan's illnesses, once Mr. Purgon leaves?
3. How does the operetta that is performed show both Cleante and Angelique's feelings are true?
4. How does Toinette use irony to convince Argan to pretend to be dead and test Beline?
5. How does Beline's reaction to seeing her husband dead affect Argan?
6. Why does Beline report on Angelique before she goes into town?
7. How does irony come into play with Beralde and Toinette's suggestion that Argan become a doctor himself?
8. What does Beralde say about Beline that agrees with an earlier statement made by Toinette?
9. How does Cleante's presence aid in Angelique's portrayal of remorse at her father's death?
10. What two opinions do Beralde and Toinette have in common?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay describing how Argan is altered by the end of the play. What does he learn about himself and the other characters in the play?
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
Argan's illnesses are a central theme to the play. Write an essay explaining why Argan is constantly deceiving himself into thinking he is ill. What are his motivations for this deception and how does it affect the rest of his family?
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