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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mariane's response to Orgon when he asks her if she will marry Tartuffe in Act 2?
(a) "I dare not!"
(b) "It is your will."
(c) "Out of the question, father, I assure you!"
(d) "Whatever your wish father."

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

3. Who hides in the room while Orgon and Mariane talk at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Valere.

4. What derogatory name does Madame Pernelle call her servant just before leaving the house in Act 1?
(a) A dog.
(b) A slut.
(c) A waste.
(d) A lass.

5. What is Mariane's response to Valere when he asks her what she thinks of her father's decision for her to marry Tartuffe?
(a) "What do you think?"
(b) "It will not happen."
(c) "I don't know".
(d) "It can't be true."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Elmire and Mariane?

2. What does Dorine do every time Orgon turns towards her during their argument in Act 2?

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

4. Who says, "Do you think that I should perpetuate the flame of love that I have felt of late?"

5. What does Orgon say Dorine's "twaddle" has caused him to become?

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