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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. How do Thomas and Mr. Diaforus determine Argan's illness?
(a) They listen to his heart.
(b) They examine his fingers.
(c) They take his pulse.
(d) They take his temperature.

2. Who does Beline remind Argan is rewarded in his new will?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Beline.
(c) Angelique.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

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

4. Whom does Toinette see talking to themselves?
(a) Mr. Purgon.
(b) Toinette.
(c) Beline.
(d) Argan.

5. What is Argan trying to remember when he is counting?
(a) Where he hid his money.
(b) His daughters names.
(c) His doctors instructions.
(d) Who is the king of France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This person arrives before Toinette can leave to find them.

3. How does Mr. Fleurant express his anger towards Beralde?

4. Why does Argan ask God to forgive him?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does irony come into play with Beralde and Toinette's suggestion that Argan become a doctor himself?

2. In Act 3, Scene 12, how is suspense used as a plot device when Toinette returns as herself, after appearing as the doctor?

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

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

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

6. How does Beline's reaction to seeing her husband dead affect Argan?

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

8. How does Beralde further demonstrate his disbelief in Argan's illnesses, once Mr. Purgon leaves?

9. How does Toinette use Argan's illness to keep him away from Angelique's wedding?

10. What does Beralde say about Beline that agrees with an earlier statement made by Toinette?

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