View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Mr. Bonnefoy's profession?
(a) A doctor.
(b) An apothacary.
(c) A music teacher.
(d) A lawyer.

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, who leaves the room saying "Back in a minute"?
(a) Argan.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Toinette.

6. What does Mr. Purgon instructed Argan to eat?
(a) Roasted meat.
(b) Pudding.
(c) Cakes and pies.
(d) Boiled meat.

7. What does Argan tell Angelique she cannot do until the wedding ceremony?
(a) Leave the house.
(b) Have a music lesson.
(c) Speak to Toinette.
(d) Speak to him.

8. Who is scolded for aggravating Argan?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Beline.

9. Who would rather die than leave Angelique to herself?
(a) Argan.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

10. Who accuses Toinette of upsetting her master?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Beline.
(d) Argan.

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

12. What is Mr. Fleurant's profession?
(a) A music teacher.
(b) A notary.
(c) A doctor.
(d) An apothecary.

13. What is Argan adding up in the beginning of the play?
(a) Freckles.
(b) Beans.
(c) Money.
(d) Medical bills.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toinette says that is is pointless to argue with Mr. Daiforus?

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

3. Whom does Toinette thank for creating Thomas Diaforus?

4. How do Thomas and Mr. Diaforus determine Argan's illness?

5. To whom does Argan wish his fortune to go to upon his death?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 395 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample