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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. Why does Argan say he arranged for Angelique's marriage?

2. How does Toinette plan to help Angelique marry Cleante?

3. Whom does Toinette thank for creating Thomas Diaforus?

4. Why does Toinette says that is is pointless to argue with Mr. Daiforus?

5. What does Argan tell Angelique she cannot do until the wedding ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Angelique's initial reaction to her father's death show her true feelings?

2. As Angelique leaves, how do Argan's actions show his selfishness increasing?

3. How does Beralde use Argan's own fears to help further Toinette's plans?

4. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?

5. How does Beralde justify the doctor's likeness to Toinette?

6. How is Argan's belief that he is an important man reinforced by the new doctor's appearance?

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

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

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

10. What is the reason that Mr. Purgon cut all ties with Argan once his prescription was refused?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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