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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession does Argan believe is a good idea for Louison's husband?
(a) A gypsy.
(b) A notary.
(c) An apothacary.
(d) A music teacher.

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

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

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

5. Who is the person pretending to have an ankle injury?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Argan.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Toinette.

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

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

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

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

10. When does Argan say Angelique will be married?
(a) Immediately.
(b) During the winter solstice.
(c) In a week.
(d) In a month's time.

11. Why is Argan angry with his brother?
(a) For asking for money.
(b) For being younger.
(c) For interfering in his daughter's marriage.
(d) For dismissing the apothacary.

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

13. Who tells Angelique that Beline is conspiring against her?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Mr. de Bonnefoi.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

14. Who is told to wait with Angelique for an announcement?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Beline.
(c) Argan.
(d) Louison .

15. Why does Toinette says that is is pointless to argue with Mr. Daiforus?
(a) He is speaking Latin.
(b) He is a guest.
(c) He is a man.
(d) He is a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Argan adding up in the beginning of the play?

4. What does Argan think of the gypsy song?

5. What is Angelique's younger sisters name?

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