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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tartuffe say caused his heart to belong to Elmire and made her his queen in Act 3?
(a) Her supreme splendor.
(b) Her wittiness.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her laughter.

2. What does Orgon tell Damis will happen that very night just to see him "bellow" near the end of Act 3?
(a) The marriage between Tartuffe and Mariane.
(b) The death of Tartuffe.
(c) Naming Tartuffe as his heir.
(d) The marriage of Mariane and Valere.

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

4. Who is Tartuffe talking about when he says, "I wholly forgive him of any blame, and long to restore him to his goon name."?
(a) Damis.
(b) Laurent.
(c) Orgon.
(d) Cleante.

5. What does Tartuffe tell Cleante would be "a huge scandal"?
(a) If he married Elmire.
(b) If he married Mariane.
(c) If he left Orgon's house.
(d) If he refused to marry Mariane.

6. What does Mariane tell Orgon she will join if he makes her marry Tartuffe?
(a) A grave.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A convent.
(d) A monastery.

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

8. What does Cleante ask Tartuffe to help him with at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Fixing Orgon's finances.
(b) Joining Mariane and Valere.
(c) Talking to Elmire about a problem.
(d) Mending Orgon and Damis' relationship.

9. What does Damis tell Dorine he wants to do when Tartuffe and Elmire speak privately in Act 3?
(a) Stop them.
(b) Hide in the room.
(c) Listen at the door.
(d) Go outside.

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

11. Where does Elmire make Tartuffe go in the middle of their private conversation in Act 4?
(a) Into the hallway.
(b) Out the window.
(c) Into the living room.
(d) Into the kitchen.

12. Who says, "There is no pleasure in Heaven above sweeter than such words from the lips I love"?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Dorine.

13. Finish the sentence: "If you take my advice, you will seek a truce and not be a party to this boy's ____."
(a) Abuse.
(b) Lies.
(c) Tales.
(d) Ruse.

14. What does Dorine tell Tartuffe she believes is "out of fashion" in Act 3?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Lust.
(c) Husbands.
(d) Love.

15. Who says, "Don't put on that scrupulous air while your actions injure a rightful heir"?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Damis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of man does Orgon say Tartuffe is after he sees the advances he makes on Elmire?

3. Who says, "The mere thought of this ingratitude makes me suffer from a torture so crude"?

4. Who says, "My breast does not hold a heart of stone"?

5. What does Tartuffe give to Dorine when they first begin talking in Act 3?

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