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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What body part does Mr. Diaforus believe that Argan's illness stems from?
(a) His spleen.
(b) His heart.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His liver.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. What profession does Argan believe is best for a future son-in-law?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Apothacary.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Lawyer.

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

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

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

15. Which character wears a nightcap?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Beline.
(c) Argan.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Argan's brother say he has come to see him?

2. Who is Argan calling for when he shouts "Come quick. I'm dying!"?

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

4. Who suggests to Toinette that Argan get a new doctor?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, whom does Toinette tell to get out of the house?

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