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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Damis do undetected during the conversation between Tartuffe and Elmire in Act 3?
(a) Approaches Tartuffe.
(b) Sneaks out.
(c) Listens at the door.
(d) Opens the closet door.

5. What does Cleante tell Tartuffe he believes his arguments seem like at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Truth.
(b) Daydreams.
(c) Ruses.
(d) Tall tales.

6. What does Damis say he wants to do when he comes out of hiding in Act 3?
(a) To throw Tartuffe in the street.
(b) Tell Orgon of Tartuffe's advances on Elmire.
(c) To tell on Elmire.
(d) To kill Tartuffe.

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

8. Finish the sentence: "I am cutting you off and what is worse I am leaving you with my heart-felt _______."
(a) Nurse.
(b) Hearse.
(c) Purse.
(d) Curse.

9. What reason does Tartuffe give Cleante for leaving him in Act 4?
(a) There are religious rites that demand his presence.
(b) He is tired of him.
(c) He needs sleep.
(d) He is hungry.

10. 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) Orgon.
(b) Laurent.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Damis.

11. What does Mariane do towards Orgon just before begging him to not make her marry Tartuffe?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Cries.
(c) Kneels.
(d) Runs away.

12. Who says, "My breast does not hold a heart of stone"?
(a) Dorine.
(b) Damis.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Tartuffe.

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

14. Who says, "What can I think about what you're saying except that your blindness is quite dismaying!"?
(a) Cleante.
(b) Mariane.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Elmire.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Dorine say has "little ways" of convincing Tartuffe in Act 3?

4. How does Tartuffe react when Elmire first begins telling him of her passion for him during their private conversation in Act 4?

5. What type of candy does Tartuffe offer Elmire during their encounter in Act 4?

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