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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orgon do to Damis near the end of Act 3?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Disowns him.
(c) Slaps him.
(d) Yells at him.

2. Where in the room does Orgon hide during Elmire and Tartuffe's private discussion in Act 4?
(a) In the closet.
(b) Behind a plant.
(c) Under the table.
(d) Behind the curtains.

3. What does Orgon call Dorine when she claims that he is lying about making his daughter marry Tartuffe?
(a) A snake.
(b) A shrew.
(c) A wench.
(d) A rat.

4. Finish the sentence: "But I've just heard word of this marriage, and I trust it is only ____."
(a) Assured.
(b) Verbiage.
(c) Circumstance.
(d) Talk.

5. Who tells Orgon to keep his "anger within measure" in Act 2?
(a) Mariane.
(b) Dorine.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Elmire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elmire ask Tartuffe to do when he first enters the room in Act 4?

2. Where does Damis hide when Elmire and Tartuffe speak privately in Act 3?

3. Who is the first character to speak in Act 4?

4. What does Tartuffe do when Orgon confronts him with Damis' claims near the end of Act 3?

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

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