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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. As the play beings, which character does Argan chastise aloud, but is not present in the room?
2. What does Argan accuses Mr. Purgon of?
3. Who does Beline bring to Argan's house?
4. In Act 2, Scene 1, whom does Toinette tell to get out of the house?
5. Who accompanies Mr. Diaforus to Argan's home?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the doctor deflect Argan's inquiries about his resemblance to Toinette?
2. How does Beralde further demonstrate his disbelief in Argan's illnesses, once Mr. Purgon leaves?
3. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use flattery to aid in the deception in Act 3, Scene 14?
4. How does Argan's desire to have his children cut out of his will further demonstrate his obsession with his illnesses?
5. How does the conversation between Angelique and Toinette demonstrate the high regard that Toinette has achieved in the house?
6. How does Beline's reaction to seeing her husband dead affect Argan?
7. How does Toinette dismiss Argan's fears that Louison hates him?
8. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?
9. How does Beralde use Argan's own fears to help further Toinette's plans?
10. How does Cleante's appearance in disguise demonstrate his love for Angelique?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Argan with Beralde, especially in their final confrontation.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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