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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Argan says "Oh, Thank God for you", who is he speaking of?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Beline.
(d) Toinette.

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

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

6. In Act 2, Scene 1, whom does Toinette tell to get out of the house?
(a) Argan.
(b) Beline.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Cleante.

7. What does Argan accuses Mr. Purgon of?
(a) Killing him.
(b) Plotting to steal his money.
(c) Foolishness.
(d) Having an affair with Beline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Argan ask God to forgive him?

2. Who agrees that Angelique finds a good match?

3. How does Toinette plan to help Angelique marry Cleante?

4. Who accuses Toinette of upsetting her master?

5. What kind of mixture does Mr. Purgon say he prepared for Argan?

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