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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What derogatory name does Madame Pernelle call her servant just before leaving the house in Act 1?
(a) A dog.
(b) A waste.
(c) A slut.
(d) A lass.

2. Whom does Madame Pernelle call "a fool of the worst kind"?
(a) Tartuffe.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Damis.
(d) Orgon.

3. What does Orgon tell Cleante God told him to do regarding Tartuffe?
(a) Take him into his home.
(b) Feed him.
(c) Give him work.
(d) Clothe him.

4. Which two characters converse with one another just after Madame Pernelle leaves in Act 1?
(a) Elmire and Dorine.
(b) Orgon and Tartuffe.
(c) Cleante and Dorine.
(d) Elmire and Orgon.

5. Who does Cleante question Orgon about near the end of Act 1?
(a) Madame Pernelle.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Damis.
(d) Elmire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Tartuffe's servant?

2. Who says, "You've sure got humane sentiments down pat"?

3. Who is Cleante's sister in the play?

4. What does Orgon say when Cleante asks if he will keep his promise at the end of Act 1?

5. Who does Madame Pernelle say has "fallen from grace" in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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