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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. Who is heard singing off stage after Argan gives his ultimatum about the impending marriage?

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

3. How does Beralde believe that Angelique's husband should be chosen?

4. What is Beline's relation to Angelique?

5. Who questions Beline's reasons for threatening Angelique?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is foreshadowing used in the announcement of the arrival of Thomas Diaforus?

2. How does Cleante's appearance in disguise demonstrate his love for Angelique?

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

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

5. How does the transitional scene, after Mr. Fleurant leaves, further inform Argan's hypochondria?

6. How does the title of the play influence the audience's initial perception of Argan?

7. How is foreshadowing used to set up the ordeal that makes Argan a doctor?

8. Highlight some of the differences between the relationship of father and daughter in "The Imaginary Invalid" and current father daughter relationships.

9. How does Beline's treatment of Argan deepen his belief that he is ill?

10. How does irony come into play with Beralde and Toinette's suggestion that Argan become a doctor himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Moliere states that the purpose of comedy is to correct men by making them laugh. Identify several behaviors or characters that Moliere demonstrates needing correction.

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

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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