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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tartuffe tell his servant to "lock up" before dismissing him in Act 3?
(a) His books and papers.
(b) His hair shirt and scourge.
(c) His hat and cane.
(d) His shoes and pants.

2. Why does Elmire begin coughing during her encounter with Tartuffe in Act 4?
(a) Because she is sick.
(b) She wants Tartuffe to leave.
(c) She wants more water.
(d) To get Orgon's attention.

3. Who says, "Gossip is singing a little ditty"?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Dorine.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Valere.

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

5. What is Mariane's response to Valere when he asks her what she thinks of her father's decision for her to marry Tartuffe?
(a) "I don't know".
(b) "It will not happen."
(c) "It can't be true."
(d) "What do you think?"

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who says, "Your desires are too quick to ignite, and you mustn't let passion be overdone"?

4. Where does Elmire make Tartuffe go in the middle of their private conversation in Act 4?

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

(see the answer key)

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