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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Claiming our crime was truly gigantic in mixing what's holy with what's ______".
(a) Romantic.
(b) True.
(c) Satanic.
(d) Pedantic.

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

3. Who says, "You've sure got humane sentiments down pat"?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Damis.
(d) Elmire.

4. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say Tartuffe did the first time they met?
(a) Sang.
(b) Smiling.
(c) Weeping.
(d) Kneeling.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Orgon tell Cleante causes Tartuffe to often become jealous in Act 1?

3. Who is the first character to speak in the play?

4. In Act 1, what ailment does Dorine tell Orgon his wife suffered while he was gone?

5. What does Orgon tell Cleante when he asks what he should report to Valere regarding Mariane's marriage?

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