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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elmire refer to as a "dreadful chore" to Cleante in Act 1?
(a) Madame Pernelle's lecture.
(b) Talking to Orgon.
(c) Listening to Tartuffe.
(d) Standing up.

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

3. Finish the sentence: "And now life is sweet as a ______".
(a) Rose.
(b) Honeycomb.
(c) Flower.
(d) Rainbow.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Tartuffe a "false Capuchin" in the play?

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

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

4. Who does Madame Pernelle say has "fallen from grace" in Act 1?

5. What is the relationship between Damis and Mariane?

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