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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Dorine describe as "nuts" in Act 1?
(a) Damis.
(b) Madame Pernelle.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Orgon.

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

5. What is the name of Tartuffe's servant?
(a) Laurent.
(b) Mariane.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Filipote.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Orgon tell Cleante God told him to do regarding Tartuffe?

3. What does Damis ask Cleante to discuss with Orgon just before he comes into the scene in Act 1?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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