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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. Who is heard singing off stage after Argan gives his ultimatum about the impending marriage?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Thomas Diaforus.
(c) Beline.
(d) Louison.

2. Who accompanies Mr. Diaforus to Argan's home?
(a) The music teacher.
(b) His son.
(c) His daughter.
(d) Argan's doctor.

3. How does Argan describe his reasons for arranging Angelique's marriage?
(a) As sensible.
(b) As whimsical.
(c) As necessary.
(d) As Beline's idea.

4. Who does Beline bring to Argan's house?
(a) Mr. Bonnefoy.
(b) Beralde.
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Mr. Purgon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who masquerades as a music teacher?

2. What does Argan think of the gypsy song?

3. Who tells Angelique that Beline is conspiring against her?

4. What relationship does Mr. Purgon accuse Beralde of interfering in?

5. What is Argan adding up in the beginning of the play?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Toinette dismiss Argan's fears that Louison hates him?

5. How is it demonstrated that Toinette is a trusted employee?

6. How does Toinette use irony to convince Argan to pretend to be dead and test Beline?

7. What is the dilemma caused by the doctor's proposed severe treatment of losing an arm and an eye?

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

9. How is foreshadowing used in the announcement of the arrival of Thomas Diaforus?

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

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