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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. Whom does Louison say was in Angelique's room?
2. Why doesn't Argan notice his daughters reaction to seeing her music teacher?
3. What does Thomas Diaforus call Argan?
4. What does Mr. Purgon instructed Argan to eat?
5. What is Argan trying to remember when he is counting?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Cleante's appearance in disguise demonstrate his love for Angelique?
2. What does Beralde say about Beline that agrees with an earlier statement made by Toinette?
3. What are some of the possible motives for Beralde sending Mr. Fleurant away?
4. How does Beralde use Argan's illness to allow Toinette to leave to find the doctor?
5. How does Moliere use the diagnosis of Argan to express an opinion on doctors?
6. Why did Argan mysteriously leave the room for the second time in the play?
7. What physical tactics were used to help Toinette's disguise work?
8. In Act 3, Scene 2, what recurring plot point is introduced in the conversation between Beralde and Toinette?
9. How does Toinette manage to convince Argan that she is two people?
10. How does the doctor deflect Argan's inquiries about his resemblance to Toinette?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Secrecy is a recurring device used throughout the play. Write an essay detailing how one of the characters in the play hides their true intentions or motives. Why do they keep their motives secret? Is their secrecy successful in achieving their goal?
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
Who is it that is the master of the house? Who holds the deciding power? Which characters gain or lose influence over the household in the course of the play?
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