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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 does Beralde believe about Argan's illnesses?
(a) That they will infect Argan's household.
(b) They they are imaginary.
(c) That they soon will kill Argan.
(d) That he will have the same illness.

2. Whom does Louison say was in Angelique's room?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Toinette.
(c) The music teacher.
(d) Beline.

3. Who questions Beline's reasons for threatening Angelique?
(a) Toinette.
(b) Argan.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Thomas Diaforus.

4. What profession does Argan believe is best for a future son-in-law?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Apothacary.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Lawyer.

5. To whom does Argan promise Angelique's hand in marriage?
(a) Thomas Diaforus.
(b) Mr. Fleurant.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Beline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Argan ask to draw up a marriage contract?

2. Who is Mr. Diaforus?

3. The operetta performed is the story of what two people?

4. Who accompanies Mr. Diaforus to Argan's home?

5. Who does Beline remind Argan is rewarded in his new will?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Argan's selfishness in choosing a husband for his daughter a result of his imaginary illness?

2. How does Angelique's indifference to her stepmother's selfish intent show the depth of her feelings for Cleante?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Beralde justify the doctor's likeness to Toinette?

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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