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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Damis refer to as a "vulgar coxcomb" in Act 3?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Elmire.
(d) Cleante.

2. What does Tartuffe do when Orgon confronts him with Damis' claims near the end of Act 3?
(a) Confesses and apologizes.
(b) Cries.
(c) Prays.
(d) Denies it.

3. Where does Tartuffe place his hand on Elmire that causes her to become alarmed during their private conversation in Act 3?
(a) Her neck.
(b) Her arm.
(c) Her hand.
(d) Her knee.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "You have your own reasons for acting so, and I have reasons for my quid-pro-quo"?

2. Where in the room does Orgon hide during Elmire and Tartuffe's private discussion in Act 4?

3. Finish the sentence: "Defying those with rumors to foment, he wants us together at every _____."

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

5. Who does Elmire talk with when she sends Tartuffe out of the room for a moment in Act 4?

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