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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 ask God to forgive him?

2. Why doesn't Argan notice his daughters reaction to seeing her music teacher?

3. What does Beline say she must do before leaving for town?

4. To whom does Argan promise Angelique's hand in marriage?

5. Who states that Angelique's music master is called out of Paris?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What physical tactics were used to help Toinette's disguise work?

4. How do Beralde and the players manage to convince Argan that the ceremony to make him a doctor is valid?

5. How does Toinette use Argan's illness to keep him away from Angelique's wedding?

6. What is the dilemma caused by the doctor's proposed severe treatment of losing an arm and an eye?

7. How does Beralde justify the doctor's likeness to Toinette?

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

9. How does Beralde use Argan's illness to allow Toinette to leave to find the doctor?

10. How does the doctor deflect Argan's inquiries about his resemblance to Toinette?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe an instance in the play when a secret is kept. Is the truth hidden for a noble purpose? Is the objective a selfish one? How does keeping the secret make that character feel? Is lying ever a justifiable action?

Essay Topic 2

Several characters in the play overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Choose one character and write an essay describing the obstacle they face and how they succeed despite it.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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