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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Toinette describe Argan's house?

2. How old does Argan think the new doctor is?

3. How does the new doctor refer to Thomas Diaforus?

4. What is the last line of the play?

5. The new doctor is the second person to use a disguise in the play. Who is the first?

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

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

Secrecy is a recurring device used throughout the play. Write an essay detailing how one of the characters in the play hides their true intentions or motives. Why do they keep their motives secret? Is their secrecy successful in achieving their goal?

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