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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 cannot live without?
(a) Her inheritance.
(b) Her lover.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her step children.

2. Who suggests to Toinette that Argan get a new doctor?
(a) Angelique.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Beline.
(d) Beralde.

3. Toinette tries unsuccessfully to convince Argan of what in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) That he is not really ill.
(b) That Angelique should marry for love.
(c) That Beline has a lover.
(d) That Angelique's music lesson must be done in private.

4. How are the gypsy's dressed that accompany Beralde?
(a) In rags.
(b) In Moorish clothes.
(c) As noblemen.
(d) As acrobats.

5. Who states that Angelique's music master is called out of Paris?
(a) Argan.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Cleante.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act Three, Scene Six, what warning does Mr. Purgon issue to Argan regarding his health?

2. Who is called "every inch a splendid gentleman"?

3. What profession does Argan believe is a good idea for Louison's husband?

4. Who is told to wait with Angelique for an announcement?

5. Who would rather die than leave Angelique to herself?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is the plot element of suspense used as Argan calls Angelique to her music lesson?

5. How does Beralde use Argan's own fears to help further Toinette's plans?

6. How does Angelique's initial reaction to her father's death show her true feelings?

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

8. What physical tactics were used to help Toinette's disguise work?

9. In Act 1, Scene 6, Argan demonstrates moments of conflict within himself. What is he conflicted about?

10. How does Angelique's indifference to her stepmother's selfish intent show the depth of her feelings for Cleante?

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