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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 17, what does Argan fear is a dangerous activity?
(a) Pretending to be dead.
(b) Pretending to hate Beline.
(c) Pretending to be a music teacher.
(d) Pretending to be healthy.

2. Where does Toinette say Argan's dinner is located?
(a) In the oven.
(b) In the dining room.
(c) At the market.
(d) In his room.

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

4. Who does Beralde send to fetch the faculty?
(a) Argan.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Angelique.

5. Who says, "When the surgeon comes, send him away."?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Beline.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Argan.

6. How old does Argan think the new doctor is?
(a) As old as Argan.
(b) As old as Angelique.
(c) As old as dirt.
(d) As old as Toinette.

7. Whom does Toinette believe loves Argan with all her heart?
(a) Angelique.
(b) Beline.
(c) Louison.
(d) Toinette.

8. Who says, "Et, quod erat demonstratum"?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Beralde.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Argan.

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

10. Why does Toinette say the new doctor has not returned?
(a) He was called away.
(b) Belarde offended him.
(c) He is lost.
(d) Argan offended him.

11. In Act 3, Scene 8, how does Toinette describe the visitor coming to see Argan?
(a) As a merchant.
(b) As a lost soul.
(c) As handsome and honest.
(d) As resembling Toinette.

12. What does Argan wish after Beline leaves the room?
(a) That Beline was dead.
(b) That the doctor was there.
(c) That he was dead.
(d) That his first wife was alive.

13. In Act 3, Scene 19, who does Toinette tell to quickly lie down?
(a) Beralde.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Argan.
(d) Beline.

14. The new doctor is the second person to use a disguise in the play. Who is the first?
(a) Argan.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Cleante.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the new doctor leaves, why does Toinette say she returns?

2. To whom does Argan say he wishes Angelique to go to a nunnery?

3. What is Argan glad to have learned about Beline?

4. How does Toinette describe Argan to Angelique?

5. Who says they know Argan from "head to toe"?

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