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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "Do you think that I should perpetuate the flame of love that I have felt of late?"
(a) Mariane.
(b) Valere.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Orgon.

2. Finish the sentence: "A father's love brings true _____".
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Harmony.
(c) Completion.
(d) Felicity.

3. What is the name of Madame Pernelle's servant in the play?
(a) Tartuffe.
(b) Dorine.
(c) Laurent.
(d) Filipote.

4. What does Orgon say Dorine's "twaddle" has caused him to become?
(a) High-strung.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Tired.
(d) Upbeat.

5. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say regarding Tartuffe during his conversation with Mariane in Act 2?
(a) His merits shine like a pearl.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) That he should be her husband.
(d) He warms the heart.

6. Who asks, "Are you mocking us with your silly plot"?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Damis.
(c) Orgon.
(d) Dorine.

7. Finish Orgon's description of Tartuffe in Act 2: "He is a holy man and ______ poor."
(a) Sadly.
(b) Nobly.
(c) Gratefully.
(d) Honestly.

8. Who says, "You've sure got humane sentiments down pat"?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Damis.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Orgon.

9. Who is the author of the play Le Tartuffe?
(a) Jean Giraudoux.
(b) Moliere.
(c) Victor Hugo.
(d) Gustave Flaubert.

10. What does Orgon claim Tartuffe has a "powerful love" for that makes him renounce wealth?
(a) The Lord.
(b) Peace.
(c) The eternal.
(d) Others.

11. In Act 1, what ailment does Dorine tell Orgon his wife suffered while he was gone?
(a) The flu.
(b) Breathing problems.
(c) A fever and headache.
(d) A fever.

12. What does Orgon say when Cleante asks if he will keep his promise at the end of Act 1?
(a) "Farewell".
(b) "Possibly".
(c) "It is likely".
(d) "It is certain".

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

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

15. Finish the sentence: "Monsieur, can you pose as one who's sage, gravely stroking your breaded _____."
(a) Visage.
(b) Wage.
(c) Cage.
(d) Page.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the neighbor Dorine accuses of slandering the family's house in the play?

4. What question does Dorine ask Mariane just after Orgon leaves the room in Act 2?

5. What is the relationship between Damis and Mariane?

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