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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Angelique's younger sisters name?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Marie.
(c) Louison.
(d) Beline.

2. How does Beralde believe that Angelique's husband should be chosen?
(a) By Beline's decision.
(b) By her fathers decision.
(c) By mutually agreed match.
(d) By a singing contest.

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

4. Who tells Argan he is "the picture of health"?
(a) Beline.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Angelique.

5. How does Toinette plan to help Angelique marry Cleante?
(a) By helping Angelique escape.
(b) By agreeing with Argan.
(c) By exposing Thomas Diaforus faults.
(d) By advocating Cleante's virtues.

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

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

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

9. Toinette tries unsuccessfully to convince Argan of what in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) That Beline has a lover.
(b) That Angelique should marry for love.
(c) That Angelique's music lesson must be done in private.
(d) That he is not really ill.

10. Who is called "every inch a splendid gentleman"?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Argan.

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

12. What does Argan do after hearing the gypsy song?
(a) He leaves the room.
(b) He bursts into tears.
(c) He pays them for their service.
(d) He insults his brother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act Three, Scene Six, what warning does Mr. Purgon issue to Argan regarding his health?

3. Who accompanies Mr. Diaforus to Argan's home?

4. Who is the person pretending to have an ankle injury?

5. Which two characters speak of Angelique's "ordained" meeting?

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