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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beline refer to Argan's illnesses?

2. What character is disguised as a doctor?

3. How does Toinette describe Argan to Angelique?

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

5. What body parts does the new doctor suggest Argan have removed?

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

Compare and contrast Argan with Beralde, especially in their final confrontation.

Essay Topic 3

Argan's illnesses are a central theme to the play. Write an essay explaining why Argan is constantly deceiving himself into thinking he is ill. What are his motivations for this deception and how does it affect the rest of his family?

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