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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Cleante say wants to marry Mariane during his conversation with Orgon near the end of Act 1?
(a) Laurent.
(b) Valere.
(c) Damis.
(d) Tartuffe.

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

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

4. What does Mariane offer for Orgon to give to Tartuffe if she will not have to marry him?
(a) Her home.
(b) Her inheritance.
(c) One night with her.
(d) Dorine's hand in marriage.

5. Who says, "My entire life has been soiled with evil; it's nothing but a mass of sinful upheaval"?
(a) Damis.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Orgon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orgon tell Mariane "the contract" of her marriage to Tartuffe will make her?

2. What does Damis say he wants to do when he comes out of hiding in Act 3?

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

4. Why does Elmire begin coughing during her encounter with Tartuffe in Act 4?

5. What does Dorine refer to Tartuffe as during her argument with Orgon in Act 2?

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