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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which manner does Orgon say he needs to speak with his daughter in Act 2?
(a) Openly.
(b) Earnestly.
(c) Honestly.
(d) Privately.

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

3. Who does Dorine describe as "nuts" in Act 1?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Madame Pernelle.
(c) Damis.
(d) Tartuffe.

4. What is described as "a sly conjecture or a wicked smear"?
(a) Tartuffe's reputation.
(b) Orgon's opinion of Tartuffe.
(c) For Mariane to marry Valere.
(d) The rumor of Mariane marrying Tartuffe.

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

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

7. Who hides in the room while Orgon and Mariane talk at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Dorine.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Valere.

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

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

10. What term does Mariane refer to Tartuffe as just after her father asks if she will marry him?
(a) A recluse.
(b) An imposter.
(c) A rodent.
(d) A hypocrite.

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

12. What does Dorine do every time Orgon turns towards her during their argument in Act 2?
(a) Looks away.
(b) Pleads with him.
(c) Closes her eyes.
(d) Stops talking.

13. What is the name of the neighbor Dorine accuses of slandering the family's house in the play?
(a) Doris.
(b) Lilly.
(c) Daphne.
(d) Ava.

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

15. What is the relationship between Elmire and Mariane?
(a) Mother and daughter.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Stepmother and stepdaughter.
(d) Sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orgon call Dorine when she claims that he is lying about making his daughter marry Tartuffe?

2. Who says, "Gossip is singing a little ditty"?

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

4. What statement does Orgon continually repeat when discussing Tartuffe with Dorine in Act 1?

5. Who is the first character to speak in the play?

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