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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who masquerades as a music teacher?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Thomas Diaforus.
(c) Punchinello.
(d) Angelique

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

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

7. Who is Mr. Purgon's nephew?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Cleante.

8. Who does Beline say is only trying to do what's right?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Beline.
(d) Argan.

9. Why does Argan ask God to forgive him?
(a) For being weak.
(b) For causing Beline's distress.
(c) For causing his daughter's death.
(d) For making too much money.

10. What profession does Argan believe is a good idea for Louison's husband?
(a) A notary.
(b) A music teacher.
(c) A gypsy.
(d) An apothacary.

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

12. In Act 2, Scene 1, whom does Toinette tell to get out of the house?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Argan.
(c) Beline.
(d) Angelique.

13. Who states that Angelique's music master is called out of Paris?
(a) Argan.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Toinette.

14. How does Beralde believe that Angelique's husband should be chosen?
(a) By mutually agreed match.
(b) By a singing contest.
(c) By her fathers decision.
(d) By Beline's decision.

15. How many francs does Argan have hidden in his room?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 20,000.
(c) 0.
(d) 50,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would rather die than leave Angelique to herself?

2. Why doesn't Argan notice his daughters reaction to seeing her music teacher?

3. Who questions Beline's reasons for threatening Angelique?

4. In Act 1, Scene 10, who does Beline accuse of listening at the door?

5. In Act Three, Scene Six, what warning does Mr. Purgon issue to Argan regarding his health?

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