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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's brother say he has come to see him?

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, who leaves the room saying "Back in a minute"?

3. Who does Beline say is only trying to do what's right?

4. The operetta performed is the story of what two people?

5. Who would rather die than leave Angelique to herself?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Act 3, Scene 18, in addition to the discovery of Beline's motives, what other information is revealed about her marriage to Argan?

3. How does Toinette dismiss Argan's fears that Louison hates him?

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

5. How does the operetta that is performed show both Cleante and Angelique's feelings are true?

6. Why does Beline take offense at Angelique's comments about marriage?

7. How does Cleante's presence aid in Angelique's portrayal of remorse at her father's death?

8. How does Argan's action of talking to himself further demonstrate his obsession with his illnesses?

9. How is foreshadowing used in Beline's admittance of her true feelings for Argan?

10. How is foreshadowing used in Toinette's announcement of a new doctor's arrival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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