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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Argan's brother say he has come to see him?
(a) To give him money.
(b) To ask his advice.
(c) To borrow money.
(d) To present a match for Angelique.

2. This person arrives before Toinette can leave to find them.
(a) Angelique.
(b) Argan.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Mr. Fleurant.

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

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

5. Whom does Toinette say will be put in a convent?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Argan.
(c) Beline.
(d) Angelique.

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

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

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

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

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

11. Instead of telling Argan what she saw, what does his youngest daughter offer to do instead?
(a) Tell him a story.
(b) Recite poetry.
(c) Move to a convent.
(d) Sing him a song.

12. Who is the speech that Thomas Diaforus mistakenly delivers to Angelique actually intended for?
(a) Beline.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Argan.
(d) Toinette.

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

14. Who is the person taking many prescriptions?
(a) Argan.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Moliere.
(d) Mr. Fleurant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Argan angry with his brother?

2. Who does Beline remind Argan is rewarded in his new will?

3. Why does Argan say he arranged for Angelique's marriage?

4. How does Argan describe his reasons for arranging Angelique's marriage?

5. Who tells Argan he is "the picture of health"?

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