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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says "I came to find you, sir. I thought you might be lost"?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

2. In Act 3, Scene 13, whom does Toinette say to the new doctor that he will find waiting inside?
(a) Argan.
(b) Mr. Purgon.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Beralde.

3. In Act 3, Scene 19, whom does Toinette believe may hear something surprising?
(a) Argan.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Beline.

4. What does Argan decide that Angelique must be?
(a) A nun.
(b) Married to Thomas Diaforus.
(c) An old maid.
(d) Married within the hour.

5. Why does Argan first refuse Cleante's proposal?
(a) He promised Thomas Diaforus.
(b) He is too ill to make a decision.
(c) Beline does not wish it.
(d) He believes Cleante is a music teacher.

6. What does Beline ask Toinette to help her conceal?
(a) Argan's money.
(b) Argan's medications.
(c) Her true feelings towards Argan.
(d) Argan's death.

7. Once the new doctor leaves, who discusses the resemblance of the doctor to Toinette?
(a) Toinette, Argan and Punchinello.
(b) Beralde, Argan and Beline.
(c) Mr. Purgon, Beline and Beralde.
(d) Toinette, Beralde and Argan.

8. What country is the setting of the play?
(a) Russia.
(b) England.
(c) Africa.
(d) France.

9. What does Beralde believe all achievements require?
(a) An ordeal.
(b) A substantial payment.
(c) A strong imagination.
(d) An inner wisdom.

10. Who remarks, "It's not a likeness, it's the same face!"?
(a) Argan.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Beline.

11. What body parts does the new doctor suggest Argan have removed?
(a) An eye and a leg.
(b) A leg and a finger.
(c) An arm and an eye.
(d) An arm and a leg.

12. Who says, "Dead as mutton"?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Beralde.
(c) Argan.
(d) Angelique.

13. Whom does Toinette say is cold and stark?
(a) Angelique.
(b) Argan.
(c) Beline.
(d) Cleante.

14. In Act 3, Scene 20, why is Angelique most distressed?
(a) That Argan died alone.
(b) That Argan died without changing his will.
(c) That Beline will inherit Argan's fortune.
(d) That Argan died while angry at her.

15. Whom does the new doctor leave to speak to?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) His apothacary.
(c) Toinette.
(d) His coachman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Argan wish after Beline leaves the room?

2. What enrages Beralde even more than Argan's imaginary illnesses?

3. Who calls for Toinette after Beralde hides?

4. Whom does Argan fear might die of shock?

5. Where does Beralde say the faculty is meeting?

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