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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Orgon tell Mariane "the contract" of her marriage to Tartuffe will make her?
(a) Very gay.
(b) Righteous.
(c) A holy woman.
(d) A good person.

3. Who does Damis refer to as a "vulgar coxcomb" in Act 3?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Tartuffe.

4. Finish the sentence: "I am cutting you off and what is worse I am leaving you with my heart-felt _______."
(a) Curse.
(b) Hearse.
(c) Purse.
(d) Nurse.

5. Who says, "Gossip is singing a little ditty"?
(a) Dorine.
(b) Valere.
(c) Orgon.
(d) Cleante.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Monsieur, can you pose as one who's sage, gravely stroking your breaded _____."

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

3. Finish the sentence: "Satisfy my desire and have no fear; I'll assume the sin and leave your soul ____."

4. What does Mariane tell Orgon she will join if he makes her marry Tartuffe?

5. How does Tartuffe react when Elmire first begins telling him of her passion for him during their private conversation in Act 4?

(see the answer key)

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