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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Thomas Diaforus call Argan?
(a) An esteemed gentleman.
(b) His new father.
(c) My good sir.
(d) A sick old man.

3. When Beline asks "What about him?", to whom is she referring?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Argan.
(c) Mr. Bonnefoy.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

4. How does Mr. Fleurant express his anger towards Beralde?
(a) By threatening to tell Mr. Purgon.
(b) By remaining silent.
(c) By striking him.
(d) By threatening to tell Beline.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Louison exits who visits Argan?

2. This person has something important to tell Angelique toward the beginning of the play.

3. Where does Toinette eventually get Argan's glass of water?

4. Act 2, Scene 3, what does Toinette say to Argan about his health?

5. Toinette tries unsuccessfully to convince Argan of what in Act 2, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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