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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Argan describe his reasons for arranging Angelique's marriage?
(a) As Beline's idea.
(b) As necessary.
(c) As sensible.
(d) As whimsical.

2. How are the gypsy's dressed that accompany Beralde?
(a) As noblemen.
(b) In rags.
(c) As acrobats.
(d) In Moorish clothes.

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

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

5. Why does Argan say he arranged for Angelique's marriage?
(a) To please Beline.
(b) Because it increases his wealth.
(c) Because their mother is dead.
(d) To get a son-in-law useful to himself.

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

7. Whom does Louison say was in Angelique's room?
(a) Beline.
(b) The music teacher.
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Toinette.

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

9. Who states that Angelique's music master is called out of Paris?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Argan.

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

11. What is Mr. Bonnefoy's profession?
(a) A music teacher.
(b) An apothacary.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A doctor.

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

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

14. What does Beline say she must do before leaving for town?
(a) Call for a taxi.
(b) Tell Argan what she has seen.
(c) Speak to Toinette.
(d) Change her clothes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Fleurant express his anger towards Beralde?

2. Who does Beline bring to Argan's house?

3. What is Beline's relation to Angelique?

4. Who is told to wait with Angelique for an announcement?

5. Who accuses Toinette of upsetting her master?

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