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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom does Argan ask to draw up a marriage contract?
(a) Mr. Diaforus.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Mr. Bonnefoy.
(d) Beline.

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

4. What is Argan trying to remember when he is counting?
(a) Who is the king of France.
(b) Where he hid his money.
(c) His doctors instructions.
(d) His daughters names.

5. After Louison exits who visits Argan?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Mr. Diaforus.

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

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

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

9. What is the relationship between Mr. Purgon and Mr. Fleurant?
(a) Mr. Purgon is Mr. Fleurant's assistant.
(b) Mr. Fluerant is Mr. Purgon's uncle.
(c) Mr. Fluerant is Mr. Purgon's assistant.
(d) Mr. Purgon is Mr. Fleurant's uncle.

10. Why doesn't Argan notice his daughters reaction to seeing her music teacher?
(a) He is distracted by someone at the door.
(b) He is looking out the window.
(c) Angelique does not react.
(d) He is not in the room.

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

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

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

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

15. Who is Mr. Diaforus?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Argan's mistress.
(c) Beline's lover.
(d) The music teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Act 2, Scene 3, what does Toinette say to Argan about his health?

2. What is Mr. Fleurant's profession?

3. The operetta performed is the story of what two people?

4. What does Beline say she cannot live without?

5. In Act 1, Scene 11, who startles Toinette by appearing at Argan's house unexpectedly?

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