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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Madame Pernelle say has "fallen from grace" in Act 1?
(a) Tartuffe.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Damis.
(d) Orgon.

2. What does Orgon tell Cleante that Tartuffe did with the first donation he gave to him at the end of Act 1?
(a) Spent it on food for others.
(b) Asked for more.
(c) Tried to give some back.
(d) Bought new clothes.

3. In Act 1, what ailment does Dorine tell Orgon his wife suffered while he was gone?
(a) A fever and headache.
(b) The flu.
(c) A fever.
(d) Breathing problems.

4. Who does Madame Pernelle slap in Act 1?
(a) Filipote.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Damis.

5. Whom does Orgon tell Cleante causes Tartuffe to often become jealous in Act 1?
(a) Mariane.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Filipote.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is described as "a holy man whom all should hear"?

3. Whom does Cleante say wants to marry Mariane during his conversation with Orgon near the end of Act 1?

4. What is the name of Madame Pernelle's servant in the play?

5. What does Orgon say when Cleante asks if he will keep his promise at the end of Act 1?

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