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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who calls for Toinette after Beralde hides?
(a) Beralde.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Argan.
(d) Beline.

4. Who tells Argan he must do as Angelique wishes, now that she has proven herself?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Cleante.

5. Whom does Toinette say are "like two sweethearts"?
(a) Argan and Beline.
(b) Angelique and Cleante.
(c) Mr. Bellafoy and Beline.
(d) Mr. Diaforus and Thomas Diaforus.

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

7. How is the similarity between the doctor and Toinette explained?
(a) As a long lost brother.
(b) As a figment of Argan's imagination.
(c) As a freak of nature.
(d) It is not explained.

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

9. What is Argan glad to have learned about Beline?
(a) That she hates Angelique.
(b) That she is having an affair.
(c) Her true feelings towards him.
(d) That she a Duchess.

10. Who asks the new doctor his age?
(a) Argan.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Beralde.
(d) Beline.

11. How does Toinette describe Argan's house?
(a) As old.
(b) As dirty.
(c) As rambling.
(d) As musty.

12. How long does the new doctor tell Argan to remain resting in his room?
(a) A fortnight.
(b) The better part of a year.
(c) For the remainder of the day.
(d) At least a week.

13. Who says, "Oh my dear Mistress, such a disaster"?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Beralde.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Louison.

14. Whom does Toinette say works a miracle?
(a) Mr. Purgon.
(b) Beline.
(c) Argan.
(d) Angelique.

15. Whom does Toinette say is too young to know if they love or hate?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Louison.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 19, whom does Toinette believe may hear something surprising?

2. Why does Angelique say she cannot marry Cleante?

3. Who remarks, "It's not a likeness, it's the same face!"?

4. Before the doctor ceremony, what does Argan look at?

5. What is the announced profession of the visitor that arrives after Mr. Purgon leaves?

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