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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Instead of telling Argan what she saw, what does his youngest daughter offer to do instead?
(a) Sing him a song.
(b) Move to a convent.
(c) Tell him a story.
(d) Recite poetry.

3. Whom does Argan ask to draw up a marriage contract?
(a) Mr. Bonnefoy.
(b) Beline.
(c) Punchinello.
(d) Mr. Diaforus.

4. Who is Argan calling for when he shouts "Come quick. I'm dying!"?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Mr. Fleurant.
(d) Angelique.

5. After Louison exits who visits Argan?
(a) Mr. Diaforus.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Punchinello.
(d) Beralde.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beralde believe that Angelique's husband should be chosen?

2. In Act 1, Scene 11, who startles Toinette by appearing at Argan's house unexpectedly?

3. Who agrees that Angelique finds a good match?

4. Whom does Toinette see talking to themselves?

5. How do Thomas and Mr. Diaforus determine Argan's illness?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use flattery to aid in the deception in Act 3, Scene 14?

2. How is Argan's selfishness in choosing a husband for his daughter a result of his imaginary illness?

3. How is Argan's fear that "playing dead" causes his real death ironic?

4. How does Cleante's appearance in disguise demonstrate his love for Angelique?

5. How does Beralde justify the doctor's likeness to Toinette?

6. How does Argan's desire to have his children cut out of his will further demonstrate his obsession with his illnesses?

7. How does Cleante's presence aid in Angelique's portrayal of remorse at her father's death?

8. How does Argan's action of talking to himself further demonstrate his obsession with his illnesses?

9. Why does Beline take offense at Angelique's comments about marriage?

10. How can we tell that Louison is loyal to Angelique?

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