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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. What profession does Argan believe is best for a future son-in-law?

2. Why does Argan ask God to forgive him?

3. To whom does Argan wish his fortune to go to upon his death?

4. Who tells Angelique that Beline is conspiring against her?

5. This person has something important to tell Angelique toward the beginning of the play.

Short Essay Questions

1. What two opinions do Beralde and Toinette have in common?

2. How does Argan's selfishness come to light, even in his new found realizations about Angelique's feelings?

3. How does Beralde further demonstrate his disbelief in Argan's illnesses, once Mr. Purgon leaves?

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

5. Explain how the plot element of secrecy is introduced in Act 1, Scene 3.

6. In Act 1, Scene 6, Argan demonstrates moments of conflict within himself. What is he conflicted about?

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

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

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

10. In Act 3, Scene 10, how does Toinette appearance demonstrate Argan's obsession with his illnesses?

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

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

A central theme of this play is the internal struggle of mind versus body. There is credible doubt as to whether Argan is truly sick or if he is imagining his illness. Write an essay discussing another internal conflict presented in the play.

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