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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What enrages Beralde even more than Argan's imaginary illnesses?
(a) The incompetence of doctors.
(b) Argan's blindness towards his wife.
(c) Toinette's insolence to her master.
(d) Argan's flaunting of his wealth.

2. Why is Cleante invited to meet Angelique's fiance?
(a) Music may be needed for the wedding.
(b) To play him a song.
(c) Because it is the polite thing to do.
(d) He is not invited.

3. In Act Three, Scene Six, what warning does Mr. Purgon issue to Argan regarding his health?
(a) That Argan will die without his prescriptions.
(b) That he will sue Argan for damages.
(c) That Beline is after his money.
(d) That Argan's brother is after his money.

4. Why doesn't Argan notice his daughters reaction to seeing her music teacher?
(a) He is distracted by someone at the door.
(b) He is looking out the window.
(c) Angelique does not react.
(d) He is not in the room.

5. In Act 3, Scene 16, whom does Toinette say just arrived home and is coming to the room?
(a) Angelique.
(b) Beline.
(c) Mr. Purgon
(d) Louison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Mr. Diaforus to Argan's home?

2. To whom does Argan say he wishes Angelique to go to a nunnery?

3. Whom does Toinette say are "like two sweethearts"?

4. Who is Mr. Purgon's nephew?

5. Why does Beralde call Argan a fool?

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