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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. In Act 1, Scene 10, who does Beline accuse of listening at the door?

2. How many francs does Argan have hidden in his room?

3. After Louison exits who visits Argan?

4. Why does Toinette says that is is pointless to argue with Mr. Daiforus?

5. Whom does Argan ask to draw up a marriage contract?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Act 3, Scene 12, how is suspense used as a plot device when Toinette returns as herself, after appearing as the doctor?

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

4. How is the author's use of irony exhibited in Toinette's comments about Argan's health?

5. Besides fear of his own death, what does Argan fear his pretending may cause to occur?

6. As Angelique leaves, how do Argan's actions show his selfishness increasing?

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

8. In Act 3, Scene 2, what recurring plot point is introduced in the conversation between Beralde and Toinette?

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

10. How is Argan's fear that "playing dead" causes his real death ironic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is it that is the master of the house? Who holds the deciding power? Which characters gain or lose influence over the household in the course of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss whether or not it is ethical for a doctor to treat a patient that is not actually ill. If the outcome of the treatment is positive, does the doctor still have an obligation to be truthful? What are the moral implications of Dr. Purgon and Thomas Diaforus and his father treating Argan?

Essay Topic 3

The importance of education is a focal point for Argan and others in the play. Discuss the importance of education in today's society. How does in compare to the era of the play?

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