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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Toinette believe loves Argan with all her heart?

2. In Act 3, Scene 13, whom does Toinette say to the new doctor that he will find waiting inside?

3. In Act 3, Scene 19, whom does Toinette believe may hear something surprising?

4. What character is disguised as a doctor?

5. What does Toinette say that Beline would never do to Argan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Do you believe Argan really thinks he is sick? Why does he create these illnesses for himself?

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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