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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 the person taking many prescriptions?
(a) Moliere.
(b) Argan.
(c) Mr. Fleurant.
(d) Angelique.

2. How does Beralde believe that Angelique's husband should be chosen?
(a) By a singing contest.
(b) By Beline's decision.
(c) By her fathers decision.
(d) By mutually agreed match.

3. Who does Beline remind Argan is rewarded in his new will?
(a) Angelique.
(b) Beline.
(c) Thomas Diaforus.
(d) Toinette.

4. Whom does Argan ask to draw up a marriage contract?
(a) Mr. Bonnefoy.
(b) Punchinello.
(c) Mr. Diaforus.
(d) Beline.

5. Who states that Angelique's music master is called out of Paris?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Angelique.
(c) Toinette.
(d) Argan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Diaforus?

2. As the play beings, which character does Argan chastise aloud, but is not present in the room?

3. What causes Beralde to comment that Argan must be feeling better?

4. Why is Argan angry with his brother?

5. How does Toinette plan to help Angelique marry Cleante?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Toinette, as the doctor, use flattery to aid in the deception in Act 3, Scene 14?

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

4. How does Cleante's presence aid in Angelique's portrayal of remorse at her father's death?

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

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

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

8. How does Argan's illness affect his realization of Angelique's feelings towards him?

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

10. What are some of the possible motives for Beralde sending Mr. Fleurant away?

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