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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 profession does Argan believe is best for a future son-in-law?
(a) Apothacary.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Doctor.

2. Why does Argan say he arranged for Angelique's marriage?
(a) Because it increases his wealth.
(b) To get a son-in-law useful to himself.
(c) Because their mother is dead.
(d) To please Beline.

3. Who does Beline say is only trying to do what's right?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Argan.
(c) Beline.
(d) Angelique.

4. Why does Beralde call Argan a fool?
(a) For marrying Angelique to an idiot.
(b) For putting up with Toinette's insolence.
(c) For believing the obvious lies of Mr. Purgon.
(d) For hiding money in his rooms.

5. Who initially thinks Angelique's arranged marriage is the wisest thing Argan's ever done?
(a) Mr. Fleurant.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Argan.
(d) Toinette.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, who leaves the room saying "Back in a minute"?

2. Who is Argan calling for when he shouts "Come quick. I'm dying!"?

3. Who is Mr. Diaforus?

4. What does Thomas Diaforus call Argan?

5. How many francs does Argan have hidden in his room?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Toinette affect Angelique's discovery of her fathers death?

3. How does Moliere use the diagnosis of Argan to express an opinion on doctors?

4. What are some of the possible motives for Beralde sending Mr. Fleurant away?

5. In Act 3, Scene 2, what recurring plot point is introduced in the conversation between Beralde and Toinette?

6. Why did Argan mysteriously leave the room for the second time in the play?

7. How does Argan's illness affect his realization of Angelique's feelings towards him?

8. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?

9. How does Beline's treatment of Argan deepen his belief that he is ill?

10. In Act 3, Scene 10, how does Toinette appearance demonstrate Argan's obsession with his illnesses?

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