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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "And must you confuse the heart of a shill with the hearts of all the men of good ____."
(a) Intentions.
(b) Meanings.
(c) Will.
(d) Dealings.

2. How does Tartuffe react when Elmire first begins telling him of her passion for him during their private conversation in Act 4?
(a) He leaves the room.
(b) He finds it odd.
(c) He tells her of his passion for her.
(d) He is eager.

3. In what way does Orgon tell his daughter she must earn his love at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) By devoting herself to content him.
(b) By working.
(c) By moving away.
(d) By being happy.

4. Who says, "Leave him to me. I'll cut off his ears"?
(a) Dorine.
(b) Damis.
(c) Mariane.
(d) Elmire.

5. Finish the sentence: "Monsieur, can you pose as one who's sage, gravely stroking your breaded _____."
(a) Page.
(b) Cage.
(c) Wage.
(d) Visage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, what ailment does Dorine tell Orgon his wife suffered while he was gone?

2. What does Orgon tell Mariane "the contract" of her marriage to Tartuffe will make her?

3. What does Dorine tell Mariane and Valere at the very end of Act 2?

4. What does Orgon look in just before starting his conversation with Mariane?

5. What does Orgon claim Tartuffe has a "powerful love" for that makes him renounce wealth?

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