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

2. Who states that taking pulses is what all doctors do?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Argan.
(c) Beralde.
(d) The new doctor.

3. Who reassures Argan that the new doctor's disappearance is nothing to worry about?
(a) Mr. Purgon and Beralde.
(b) Beralde and Toinette.
(c) Beline and Toinette.
(d) Toinette and Thomas Diaforus.

4. Whom does Beline tell to stop making a fuss?
(a) Beline.
(b) Argan.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Beralde.

5. What does Angelique say is more than she can bear?
(a) Her impending marriage.
(b) Her father's death.
(c) Toinette's deception.
(d) Her step mother's wickedness.

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

7. In Act 3, Scene 21, whom does Toinette announce has appeared in the doorway?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Beralde.
(c) Beline.
(d) Louison.

8. What does the new doctor tell Toinette he is not certain of?
(a) The location of Argan's door.
(b) The laws of Paris.
(c) Argan's illness.
(d) The location of his coachman.

9. Whom does Argan fear might die of shock?
(a) Argan.
(b) Beline.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Beralde.

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

11. What three characters discuss the arrival of the new doctor?
(a) Argan, Mr. Purgon and Beralde.
(b) Toinette, Argan and Mr. Purgon.
(c) Toinette, Argan and Beralde.
(d) Argan, Beralde and Angelique.

12. Whom does the new doctor refer to as both charming and pretty?
(a) The gypsy's
(b) Toinette.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Beline.

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

14. How does the new doctor refer to Thomas Diaforus?
(a) As a half-wit.
(b) As an excellent physician.
(c) As a handsome man.
(d) As a worthy son-in-law.

15. In Act 3, Scene 16, to prove Beline's love, what does Toinette ask Argan to pretend?
(a) To hate Beline.
(b) To be dead.
(c) To be a music teacher.
(d) To be healthy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What body parts does the new doctor suggest Argan have removed?

3. How does Beline refer to Argan's illnesses?

4. Once the new doctor leaves, who discusses the resemblance of the doctor to Toinette?

5. Who is hiding when Angelique discovers her father in his chair?

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