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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beralde say the faculty is meeting?

2. Who does not want to be thought a fool?

3. What new profession does Beralde suggest for Argan?

4. What three characters discuss the arrival of the new doctor?

5. Through the use of non-verbal communication, what does Toinette try to tell Angelique?

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

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 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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