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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elmire ask Tartuffe to do when he first enters the room in Act 4?
(a) Kiss her hand.
(b) Open the window.
(c) Bring her some water.
(d) Close the door.

2. What does Elmire refer to as a "dreadful chore" to Cleante in Act 1?
(a) Talking to Orgon.
(b) Madame Pernelle's lecture.
(c) Standing up.
(d) Listening to Tartuffe.

3. Who tells Orgon that this betrayal by Tartuffe "is fair payment"?
(a) Damis.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Dorine.

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

5. Who says, "There is no pleasure in Heaven above sweeter than such words from the lips I love"?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Orgon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orgon tell Elmire he has given Tartuffe at the end of Act 4?

2. Who says, "You've sure got humane sentiments down pat"?

3. Who asks, "What's happening? The tales I'm told are awful," in regards to Tartuffe in Act 5?

4. What does Elmire threaten to do to Tartuffe near the end of their private conversation in Act 3?

5. Finish the sentence: May Heaven forever in its great bounty grant you good health both in soul and _______."

(see the answer key)

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