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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is the first to speak in Act 2?
(a) Dorine.
(b) Orgon.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Cleante.

2. What does Tartuffe claim Orgon's family doubts about him near the end of Act 3?
(a) His honesty.
(b) His holiness.
(c) His opinion.
(d) His integrity.

3. What reason does Dorine give Damis for not allowing him to hide in the room while Elmire and Tartuffe speak in Act 3?
(a) Because he may be caught.
(b) Because he doesn't need to be nosy.
(c) Because he angers easily.
(d) Because he will ruin the plan.

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

5. Who is the first person Orgon speaks with after hearing of Tartuffe's advances on Elmire?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Damis.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Tartuffe.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who says, "Your injustice to me has a mortal sting!"?

4. Who tells Orgon to keep his "anger within measure" in Act 2?

5. What reason does Tartuffe give Cleante for leaving him in Act 4?

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