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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. What is Beline's relation to Angelique?
3. Who does Beline say is only trying to do what's right?
4. Why is Argan angry with his brother?
5. How does Mr. Fleurant express his anger towards Beralde?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?
2. Why does Beline report on Angelique before she goes into town?
3. How does Cleante's appearance in disguise demonstrate his love for Angelique?
4. How is Argan's belief that he is an important man reinforced by the new doctor's appearance?
5. How does Beralde justify the doctor's likeness to Toinette?
6. Highlight some of the differences between the relationship of father and daughter in "The Imaginary Invalid" and current father daughter relationships.
7. How does Toinette use Argan's illness to keep him away from Angelique's wedding?
8. As Angelique leaves, how do Argan's actions show his selfishness increasing?
9. How does Beralde use Argan's illness to allow Toinette to leave to find the doctor?
10. What does Beralde say about Beline that agrees with an earlier statement made by Toinette?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Moliere is himself extremely ill at the time of the play's premiere, in which he plays Argan himself. After collapsing on stage toward the end of the fourth performance, he goes home and dies. Discuss the irony of Moliere writing a play about an imaginary invalid when he himself is actually ill. What do you think Moliere is trying to say?
Essay Topic 2
Why is Beralde so dismissive of the medical profession? Is his attitude influenced by his brothers obsession? Is Beralde or Argan more indicative of Moliere's opinion on the medical profession?
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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