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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 tells Angelique that Beline is conspiring against her?
(a) Mr. de Bonnefoi.
(b) Thomas Diaforus.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Toinette.

2. Why does Beralde call Argan a fool?
(a) For putting up with Toinette's insolence.
(b) For believing the obvious lies of Mr. Purgon.
(c) For hiding money in his rooms.
(d) For marrying Angelique to an idiot.

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

4. What does Beralde ask Argan to do in front of the apothecary?
(a) To allow his daughter to marry for love.
(b) To put off taking the apothacary's potion.
(c) To loan him a sum of money.
(d) To leave the room.

5. In Act 1, Scene 10, who does Beline accuse of listening at the door?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Argan.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Angelique.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Argan calling for when he shouts "Come quick. I'm dying!"?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, whom does Toinette tell to get out of the house?

3. Who does Beline bring to Argan's house?

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

5. What does Mr. Purgon instructed Argan to eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Argan's belief that he is an important man reinforced by the new doctor's appearance?

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

3. Why does Beline report on Angelique before she goes into town?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use her deception to aid Angelique?

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

10. How is the author's use of irony exhibited in Toinette's comments about Argan's health?

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