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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 Orgon say when Cleante asks if he will keep his promise at the end of Act 1?
(a) "It is certain".
(b) "Possibly".
(c) "It is likely".
(d) "Farewell".

2. Who is Cleante's sister in the play?
(a) Mariane.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Madame Pernelle.

3. What does Orgon claim he has given Dorine "too much" of during their argument in Act 2?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Words.
(c) Wine.
(d) Books.

4. Who says, "You have your own reasons for acting so, and I have reasons for my quid-pro-quo"?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Damis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tartuffe tell Elmire most of his prayers have been geared to during their private conversation in Act 3?

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

3. Which two characters converse with one another just after Madame Pernelle leaves in Act 1?

4. Who is the first character to speak in Act 4?

5. Finish the sentence: "And I can't gaze up you, you perfect creature, without worshiping in you both God and ______."

(see the answer key)

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