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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Defying those with rumors to foment, he wants us together at every _____."
(a) Moment.
(b) Heartbreak.
(c) Torment.
(d) Storm.

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

3. What does Cleante say he fears at the end of Act 1?
(a) That Tartuffe will marry Elmire.
(b) That Tartuffe will become Orgon's heir.
(c) That Orgon will disown him.
(d) That Orgon will break his promise.

4. Where does Tartuffe place his hand on Elmire that causes her to become alarmed during their private conversation in Act 3?
(a) Her neck.
(b) Her arm.
(c) Her knee.
(d) Her hand.

5. What does Orgon say his money could help Tartuffe accomplish during his conversation with Dorine in Act 2?
(a) Give him a home.
(b) Restore his land and remove his liens.
(c) Clear his debts.
(d) Clothe and feed him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who says, "Do you think that I should perpetuate the flame of love that I have felt of late?"

3. What does Orgon refer to Dorine, Cleante, Mariane, and Elmire's suggestions that Tartuffe is an imposter in Act 4?

4. What words does Tartuffe use to describe himself to Orgon after being confronted by him in Act 3?

5. Finish the sentence: "You all hate him, and now I see how my wife, children, and maid conspire against his ______."

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