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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. This person has something important to tell Angelique toward the beginning of the play.
(a) Toinette.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Argan.
(d) Beline.

2. What does Argan think of the gypsy song?
(a) He likes it very much.
(b) He dislikes it very much.
(c) He has no opinion.
(d) He thinks it is simple.

3. What does Thomas Diaforus call Argan?
(a) My good sir.
(b) An esteemed gentleman.
(c) A sick old man.
(d) His new father.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Toinette see talking to themselves?

2. What is the relationship between Mr. Purgon and Mr. Fleurant?

3. Why does Toinette says that is is pointless to argue with Mr. Daiforus?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the title of the play influence the audience's initial perception of Argan?

2. In Act 3, Scene 18, in addition to the discovery of Beline's motives, what other information is revealed about her marriage to Argan?

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

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

5. Beline appears to have no interest in Argan's will. What clues are given demonstrating this might not be true?

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 is foreshadowing used in Toinette's announcement of a new doctor's arrival?

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

10. How is foreshadowing used to set up the ordeal that makes Argan a doctor?

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