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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is the first to speak in Act 2?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Cleante.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Dorine.

2. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say regarding Tartuffe during his conversation with Mariane in Act 2?
(a) His merits shine like a pearl.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He warms the heart.
(d) That he should be her husband.

3. What does Dorine tell Mariane and Valere they will do to prevent the marriage of Mariane and Tartuffe?
(a) "Wage war on every front."
(b) "Get witnesses and proof."
(c) "Get prepared to fight."
(d) "Gather friends and family."

4. Finish the sentence: "Let's quickly put it all in writing, and let their envy choke on its own _______."
(a) Spiting.
(b) Might.
(c) Creation.
(d) Terms.

5. Who does Orgon call a traitor near the end of Act 3?
(a) Damis.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Tartuffe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Elmire and Mariane?

2. What does Tartuffe say caused his heart to belong to Elmire and made her his queen in Act 3?

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

4. Finish the sentence: "Claiming our crime was truly gigantic in mixing what's holy with what's ______".

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

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