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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 masquerades as a music teacher?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Angelique
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Punchinello.

2. In Act 1, Scene 11, who startles Toinette by appearing at Argan's house unexpectedly?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Beline.
(d) Angelique.

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Beralde make Argan promise?
(a) Theat he will pay the gypsy's.
(b) That he will take his prescriptions.
(c) That he will not get excited.
(d) That he will see the doctor.

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

5. Why does Argan's brother say he has come to see him?
(a) To ask his advice.
(b) To borrow money.
(c) To present a match for Angelique.
(d) To give him money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cleante invited to meet Angelique's fiance?

2. What kind of mixture does Mr. Purgon say he prepared for Argan?

3. Why does Argan ask God to forgive him?

4. Who states that Angelique's music master is called out of Paris?

5. To whom does Argan wish his fortune to go to upon his death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is foreshadowing used in Beline's admittance of her true feelings for Argan?

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

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

7. What two opinions do Beralde and Toinette have in common?

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

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

10. As Angelique leaves, how do Argan's actions show his selfishness increasing?

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