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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is scolded for aggravating Argan?
(a) Beline.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Toinette.

2. Who would rather die than leave Angelique to herself?
(a) Argan.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Cleante.

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Beralde make Argan promise?
(a) That he will not get excited.
(b) That he will see the doctor.
(c) That he will take his prescriptions.
(d) Theat he will pay the gypsy's.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, why does Cleante come to Argan's home?
(a) To talk to Angelique.
(b) To examine Argan.
(c) To talk to Beline.
(d) To steal Argan's money.

5. How do Thomas and Mr. Diaforus determine Argan's illness?
(a) They take his pulse.
(b) They examine his fingers.
(c) They listen to his heart.
(d) They take his temperature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Act 2, Scene 3, what does Toinette say to Argan about his health?

2. Why is Cleante invited to meet Angelique's fiance?

3. What relationship does Mr. Purgon accuse Beralde of interfering in?

4. To whom does Argan wish his fortune to go to upon his death?

5. Who is the speech that Thomas Diaforus mistakenly delivers to Angelique actually intended for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?

2. In Act 1, Scene 6, Argan demonstrates moments of conflict within himself. What is he conflicted about?

3. How does the doctor deflect Argan's inquiries about his resemblance to Toinette?

4. Explain how the plot element of secrecy is introduced in Act 1, Scene 3.

5. How does Beralde justify the doctor's likeness to Toinette?

6. How does Argan's desire to have his children cut out of his will further demonstrate his obsession with his illnesses?

7. What is the reason that Mr. Purgon cut all ties with Argan once his prescription was refused?

8. Beline appears to have no interest in Argan's will. What clues are given demonstrating this might not be true?

9. How does Toinette use Argan's illness to keep him away from Angelique's wedding?

10. How does Argan's action of talking to himself further demonstrate his obsession with his illnesses?

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