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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Argan describe his reasons for arranging Angelique's marriage?
(a) As sensible.
(b) As Beline's idea.
(c) As necessary.
(d) As whimsical.

2. Who tells Angelique that Beline is conspiring against her?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Mr. de Bonnefoi.

3. Why does Argan say he arranged for Angelique's marriage?
(a) Because their mother is dead.
(b) Because it increases his wealth.
(c) To get a son-in-law useful to himself.
(d) To please Beline.

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

5. What is the name of the person that beats Louison?
(a) Argan.
(b) Beline.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Toinette.

6. 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.

7. Whom does Louison say was in Angelique's room?
(a) Beline.
(b) The music teacher.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

8. Who accompanies Mr. Diaforus to Argan's home?
(a) His son.
(b) Argan's doctor.
(c) His daughter.
(d) The music teacher.

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

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

11. What relationship does Mr. Purgon accuse Beralde of interfering in?
(a) The father-daughter relationship.
(b) The physician-patient relationship.
(c) The notary-client relationship.
(d) The brother-brother relationship.

12. Why does Toinette says that is is pointless to argue with Mr. Daiforus?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a man.
(c) He is speaking Latin.
(d) He is a guest.

13. Who does Beline bring to Argan's house?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Mr. Purgon.
(c) Mr. Bonnefoy.
(d) Beralde.

14. What does Argan think of the gypsy song?
(a) He thinks it is simple.
(b) He likes it very much.
(c) He dislikes it very much.
(d) He has no opinion.

15. What is Beline's relation to Angelique?
(a) Servant.
(b) Sister.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Stepmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Beralde to comment that Argan must be feeling better?

2. Who agrees that Angelique finds a good match?

3. Who initially thinks Angelique's arranged marriage is the wisest thing Argan's ever done?

4. How are the gypsy's dressed that accompany Beralde?

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

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