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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say regarding Tartuffe during his conversation with Mariane in Act 2?
(a) That he should be her husband.
(b) He warms the heart.
(c) He is handsome.
(d) His merits shine like a pearl.

2. What is described as "a sly conjecture or a wicked smear"?
(a) The rumor of Mariane marrying Tartuffe.
(b) Orgon's opinion of Tartuffe.
(c) For Mariane to marry Valere.
(d) Tartuffe's reputation.

3. What does Tartuffe do when Orgon confronts him with Damis' claims near the end of Act 3?
(a) Cries.
(b) Confesses and apologizes.
(c) Prays.
(d) Denies it.

4. Who tells Orgon to keep his "anger within measure" in Act 2?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Mariane.
(d) Dorine.

5. What is the name of Tartuffe's servant?
(a) Laurent.
(b) Filipote.
(c) Mariane.
(d) Dorine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Yes, I may think so, but my broken heart foresees you, too, suffering from Love's ____."

2. In Act 1, what ailment does Dorine tell Orgon his wife suffered while he was gone?

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

4. What does Dorine tell Mariane and Valere they will do to prevent the marriage of Mariane and Tartuffe?

5. What does Mariane describe as having "with the strongest passion"?

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