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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. In Act 3, Scene 16, to prove Beline's love, what does Toinette ask Argan to pretend?
(a) To be dead.
(b) To be healthy.
(c) To be a music teacher.
(d) To hate Beline.

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

3. Who is Mr. Diaforus?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Argan's mistress.
(c) The music teacher.
(d) Beline's lover.

4. How does Toinette plan to help Angelique marry Cleante?
(a) By agreeing with Argan.
(b) By helping Angelique escape.
(c) By advocating Cleante's virtues.
(d) By exposing Thomas Diaforus faults.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beralde call Argan a fool?

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

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

4. What does Argan accuses Mr. Purgon of?

5. What kind of mixture does Mr. Purgon say he prepared for Argan?

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