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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. In Act Three, Scene Six, what warning does Mr. Purgon issue to Argan regarding his health?
2. What body part does Mr. Diaforus believe that Argan's illness stems from?
3. What does Mr. Purgon instructed Argan to eat?
4. This person has something important to tell Angelique toward the beginning of the play.
5. What does Argan do after hearing the gypsy song?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the conversation between Angelique and Toinette demonstrate the high regard that Toinette has achieved in the house?
2. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use flattery to aid in the deception in Act 3, Scene 14?
3. How is Argan's selfishness in choosing a husband for his daughter a result of his imaginary illness?
4. How does the title of the play influence the audience's initial perception of Argan?
5. How is the plot element of suspense used as Argan calls Angelique to her music lesson?
6. How does Beralde further demonstrate his disbelief in Argan's illnesses, once Mr. Purgon leaves?
7. What physical tactics were used to help Toinette's disguise work?
8. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?
9. How does Beline's treatment of Argan deepen his belief that he is ill?
10. Why did Argan mysteriously leave the room for the second time in the play?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Write an essay detailing how Argan is easily fooled. Is it because of his willingness to agree with anything that supports his belief that he is ill? Is it because of the quality of the deception?
Essay Topic 3
Does desire and obsession cloud the ability to see the truth? What examples in the play demonstrate a desire that clouds someone's judgment or encourages them to act a certain way?
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