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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which manner does Orgon say he needs to speak with his daughter in Act 2?
(a) Honestly.
(b) Earnestly.
(c) Privately.
(d) Openly.

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

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

4. What question does Dorine ask Mariane just after Orgon leaves the room in Act 2?
(a) "What do you think of this?"
(b) "Have you entirely lost your voice and heart?"
(c) "What's going to happen?"
(d) "Is this what you want?"

5. Whose arm does Orgon threaten to break near the end of Act 3?
(a) Damis'.
(b) Dorine's.
(c) Tartuffe's.
(d) Elmire's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tartuffe give to Dorine when they first begin talking in Act 3?

2. Finish the sentence: "Claiming our crime was truly gigantic in mixing what's holy with what's ______".

3. In what way does Orgon tell his daughter she must earn his love at the beginning of Act 2?

4. What is the relationship between Damis and Mariane?

5. Whom does Madame Pernelle call "a fool of the worst kind"?

(see the answer key)

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