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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dorine refer to Tartuffe as during her argument with Orgon in Act 2?
(a) Bum and bigot.
(b) Rude and unseemly.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Loser and scum.

2. What does Orgon say to Mariane after she has made her plea to not marry Tartuffe?
(a) "This is not up for discussion."
(b) "Be firm. This is no time for humanity."
(c) "This isn't your decision."
(d) "I can't undo this."

3. What does Dorine tell Tartuffe she believes is "out of fashion" in Act 3?
(a) Lust.
(b) Husbands.
(c) Love.
(d) Clothes.

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

5. What does Dorine tell Mariane and Valere they will do to prevent the marriage of Mariane and Tartuffe?
(a) "Get prepared to fight."
(b) "Get witnesses and proof."
(c) "Gather friends and family."
(d) "Wage war on every front."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elmire try and talk Damis out of doing in Act 3?

2. In which manner does Orgon say he needs to speak with his daughter in Act 2?

3. What reason does Dorine give Damis for not allowing him to hide in the room while Elmire and Tartuffe speak in Act 3?

4. Why does Elmire begin coughing during her encounter with Tartuffe in Act 4?

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

(see the answer key)

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