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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is heard singing off stage after Argan gives his ultimatum about the impending marriage?
(a) Beline.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Louison.

2. To whom does Argan wish his fortune to go to upon his death?
(a) His wife.
(b) His children.
(c) His doctor.
(d) His servant.

3. Who initially thinks Angelique's arranged marriage is the wisest thing Argan's ever done?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Argan.
(d) Mr. Fleurant.

4. In Act 1, Scene 11, who startles Toinette by appearing at Argan's house unexpectedly?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Beline.

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

6. How do Thomas and Mr. Diaforus determine Argan's illness?
(a) They listen to his heart.
(b) They examine his fingers.
(c) They take his temperature.
(d) They take his pulse.

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

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

9. How does Mr. Fleurant express his anger towards Beralde?
(a) By remaining silent.
(b) By threatening to tell Beline.
(c) By threatening to tell Mr. Purgon.
(d) By striking him.

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

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

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

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

14. What does Beralde believe about Argan's illnesses?
(a) That they will infect Argan's household.
(b) They they are imaginary.
(c) That he will have the same illness.
(d) That they soon will kill Argan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Argan angry with his brother?

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

3. When does Argan say Angelique will be married?

4. What does Argan tell Angelique she cannot do until the wedding ceremony?

5. What is Beline's relation to Angelique?

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