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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanies Mr. Diaforus to Argan's home?
(a) Argan's doctor.
(b) His son.
(c) The music teacher.
(d) His daughter.

2. Why does Beralde call Argan a fool?
(a) For hiding money in his rooms.
(b) For putting up with Toinette's insolence.
(c) For believing the obvious lies of Mr. Purgon.
(d) For marrying Angelique to an idiot.

3. What does Argan think of the gypsy song?
(a) He likes it very much.
(b) He thinks it is simple.
(c) He has no opinion.
(d) He dislikes it very much.

4. This person has something important to tell Angelique toward the beginning of the play.
(a) Toinette.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Beline.
(d) Argan.

5. What does Mr. Purgon instructed Argan to eat?
(a) Cakes and pies.
(b) Roasted meat.
(c) Boiled meat.
(d) Pudding.

6. What is Beline's relation to Angelique?
(a) Servant.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Stepmother.
(d) Sister.

7. When does Argan say Angelique will be married?
(a) In a week.
(b) In a month's time.
(c) Immediately.
(d) During the winter solstice.

8. After Louison exits who visits Argan?
(a) Beralde.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Mr. Diaforus.
(d) Toinette.

9. To whom does Argan promise Angelique's hand in marriage?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Beline.

10. What does Beralde believe about Argan's illnesses?
(a) That they soon will kill Argan.
(b) That they will infect Argan's household.
(c) They they are imaginary.
(d) That he will have the same illness.

11. What does Beralde ask Argan to do in front of the apothecary?
(a) To leave the room.
(b) To loan him a sum of money.
(c) To allow his daughter to marry for love.
(d) To put off taking the apothacary's potion.

12. Whom does Argan ask to draw up a marriage contract?
(a) Beline.
(b) Mr. Diaforus.
(c) Mr. Bonnefoy.
(d) Punchinello.

13. What kind of mixture does Mr. Purgon say he prepared for Argan?
(a) A special and extraordinary mixture.
(b) A mythical mixture.
(c) A mixture of untold strength.
(d) A mysterious mixture.

14. Why does Argan's brother say he has come to see him?
(a) To borrow money.
(b) To present a match for Angelique.
(c) To ask his advice.
(d) To give him money.

15. What is the name of the person that beats Louison?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Argan.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Beline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Beralde to comment that Argan must be feeling better?

2. Who remarks to Argan, "And you're not even ill"?

3. Who states that Angelique's music master is called out of Paris?

4. How does Toinette plan to help Angelique marry Cleante?

5. Who is Mr. Diaforus?

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