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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas Diaforus call Argan?
(a) A sick old man.
(b) My good sir.
(c) An esteemed gentleman.
(d) His new father.

2. Whom does Toinette thank for creating Thomas Diaforus?
(a) French society.
(b) Education.
(c) His father.
(d) Good fortune.

3. Toinette tries unsuccessfully to convince Argan of what in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) That Angelique's music lesson must be done in private.
(b) That Angelique should marry for love.
(c) That Beline has a lover.
(d) That he is not really ill.

4. What does Beline say she must do before leaving for town?
(a) Change her clothes.
(b) Tell Argan what she has seen.
(c) Speak to Toinette.
(d) Call for a taxi.

5. Who questions Beline's reasons for threatening Angelique?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Thomas Diaforus.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Argan.

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

7. Who remarks to Argan, "And you're not even ill"?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Beline.
(d) Angelique.

8. 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) He is not in the room.
(d) Angelique does not react.

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

10. Who tells Argan he is "the picture of health"?
(a) Beline.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Cleante.

11. What is the relationship between Mr. Purgon and Mr. Fleurant?
(a) Mr. Purgon is Mr. Fleurant's assistant.
(b) Mr. Fluerant is Mr. Purgon's uncle.
(c) Mr. Purgon is Mr. Fleurant's uncle.
(d) Mr. Fluerant is Mr. Purgon's assistant.

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

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

14. What does Beline say she cannot live without?
(a) Her step children.
(b) Her lover.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her inheritance.

15. Act 2, Scene 3, what does Toinette say to Argan about his health?
(a) That he is very ill and looks it.
(b) That he will soon be dead.
(c) That he is not contagious.
(d) That he is looking well.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the play beings, which character does Argan chastise aloud, but is not present in the room?

2. In Act 1, Scene 11, who startles Toinette by appearing at Argan's house unexpectedly?

3. Who masquerades as a music teacher?

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

5. The operetta performed is the story of what two people?

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