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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What statement does Orgon continually repeat when discussing Tartuffe with Dorine in Act 1?
(a) "Oh my!"
(b) "Praise be!"
(c) "My dear man!"
(d) "Poor fellow!"

2. Who says, "Don't put on that scrupulous air while your actions injure a rightful heir"?
(a) Damis.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Orgon.
(d) Cleante.

3. What is the relationship between Damis and Mariane?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Uncle and niece.
(c) Husband and wife.
(d) Brother and sister.

4. In what way does Orgon tell his daughter she must earn his love at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) By being happy.
(b) By devoting herself to content him.
(c) By working.
(d) By moving away.

5. What is Mariane's response to Orgon when he asks her if she will marry Tartuffe in Act 2?
(a) "Whatever your wish father."
(b) "Out of the question, father, I assure you!"
(c) "I dare not!"
(d) "It is your will."

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Defying those with rumors to foment, he wants us together at every _____."

2. What is described as "a sly conjecture or a wicked smear"?

3. What name does Orgon frequently address when speaking to Tartuffe near the end of Act 3?

4. What is the name of Tartuffe's servant?

5. Who hides in the room while Orgon and Mariane talk at the beginning of Act 2?

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