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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Dorine give Damis for not allowing him to hide in the room while Elmire and Tartuffe speak in Act 3?
(a) Because he will ruin the plan.
(b) Because he doesn't need to be nosy.
(c) Because he angers easily.
(d) Because he may be caught.

2. Who says, "Shouldn't a Christian pardon the offense and purge his soul of desire for vengeance"?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Orgon.

3. What does Tartuffe tell his servant to "lock up" before dismissing him in Act 3?
(a) His books and papers.
(b) His hat and cane.
(c) His shoes and pants.
(d) His hair shirt and scourge.

4. Finish the sentence: "Let's quickly put it all in writing, and let their envy choke on its own _______."
(a) Terms.
(b) Spiting.
(c) Creation.
(d) Might.

5. Who says, "I'll stoke up the fires of his insolent heart and give a free field to this base upstart"?
(a) Mariane.
(b) Orgon.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Dorine.

6. What does Orgon say to Mariane after she has made her plea to not marry Tartuffe?
(a) "This isn't your decision."
(b) "This is not up for discussion."
(c) "Be firm. This is no time for humanity."
(d) "I can't undo this."

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

8. What does Tartuffe claim Orgon's family doubts about him near the end of Act 3?
(a) His holiness.
(b) His honesty.
(c) His integrity.
(d) His opinion.

9. What does Elmire try and talk Damis out of doing in Act 3?
(a) Kicking Tartuffe out of the house.
(b) Telling Orgon about Tartuffe's advances on her.
(c) Framing Tartuffe.
(d) Killing Tartuffe.

10. What name does Orgon frequently address when speaking to Tartuffe near the end of Act 3?
(a) Brother.
(b) Friend.
(c) Scoundrel.
(d) Traitor.

11. What words does Tartuffe use to describe himself to Orgon after being confronted by him in Act 3?
(a) Ashamed and sad.
(b) Sorry and pitiful.
(c) Regretful and worried.
(d) Wicked and culpable.

12. Who will Orgon NOT allow to speak after Mariane has tried to talk him out of making her marry Tartuffe in Act 4?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Dorine.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Cleante and Dorine.

13. Finish the sentence: "Defying those with rumors to foment, he wants us together at every _____."
(a) Storm.
(b) Torment.
(c) Heartbreak.
(d) Moment.

14. Who does Elmire talk with when she sends Tartuffe out of the room for a moment in Act 4?
(a) Dorine.
(b) Mariane.
(c) Orgon.
(d) Cleante.

15. Finish the sentence: May Heaven forever in its great bounty grant you good health both in soul and _______."
(a) Mind.
(b) Prosperity.
(c) Body.
(d) Heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elmire threaten to do to Tartuffe near the end of their private conversation in Act 3?

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

3. What does Elmire get Orgon to agree to do in order to prove Tartuffe is disloyal in Act 4?

4. What does Elmire say "aids in our misdirection" when planning her scheme against Tartuffe with Dorine in Act 4?

5. What does Mariane do towards Orgon just before begging him to not make her marry Tartuffe?

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