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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 relationship does Mr. Purgon accuse Beralde of interfering in?
(a) The brother-brother relationship.
(b) The notary-client relationship.
(c) The father-daughter relationship.
(d) The physician-patient relationship.

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

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

4. What causes Beralde to comment that Argan must be feeling better?
(a) Argan has dismissed his servants.
(b) Argan can hear and speak.
(c) Argan is entertaining guests.
(d) Argan is looking better.

5. Whom does Toinette thank for creating Thomas Diaforus?
(a) Good fortune.
(b) French society.
(c) Education.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is heard singing off stage after Argan gives his ultimatum about the impending marriage?

3. What does Beline say she cannot live without?

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

5. What does Argan do after hearing the gypsy song?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Argan's selfishness come to light, even in his new found realizations about Angelique's feelings?

6. How did Beralde use Argan's own illness to demonstrate that Argan was not ill?

7. How does Beralde use Argan's illness to allow Toinette to leave to find the doctor?

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

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

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

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