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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Elmire begin coughing during her encounter with Tartuffe in Act 4?
(a) She wants more water.
(b) Because she is sick.
(c) She wants Tartuffe to leave.
(d) To get Orgon's attention.

2. Who tells Orgon that Tartuffe has shown his friend's papers to someone in Act 5?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Valere.
(c) Damis.
(d) The court bailiff.

3. Finish the sentence: "And should we always respond to small slips with fire in our eyes and abuse on our ___."
(a) Minds.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Lips.
(d) Hips.

4. What does Dorine do every time Orgon turns towards her during their argument in Act 2?
(a) Stops talking.
(b) Pleads with him.
(c) Looks away.
(d) Closes her eyes.

5. Who says, "You won't have to go far to hide in your lair. In the Prince's name we will shackle you fast"?
(a) Damis.
(b) Orgon.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Tartuffe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the neighbor Dorine accuses of slandering the family's house in the play?

2. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say regarding Tartuffe during his conversation with Mariane in Act 2?

3. What does Orgon refer to Dorine, Cleante, Mariane, and Elmire's suggestions that Tartuffe is an imposter in Act 4?

4. Who is Cleante's sister in the play?

5. What statement does Orgon continually repeat when discussing Tartuffe with Dorine in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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