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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is the first to speak in Act 2?

2. Who does Dorine describe as "nuts" in Act 1?

3. In what way does Orgon tell his daughter she must earn his love at the beginning of Act 2?

4. What does Orgon claim Tartuffe has a "powerful love" for that makes him renounce wealth?

5. Whom does Cleante say wants to marry Mariane during his conversation with Orgon near the end of Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Madame Pernelle's reaction towards her family when she hears of Tartuffe's betrayal?

2. Describe the interaction between Orgon and Mariane near the beginning of Act 4.

3. How does Orgon react after Cleante tells him to stop acting angry in Act 5?

4. What does Damis say he wishes to do to Tartuffe at the beginning of Act 3?

5. Describe the interaction between Tartuffe and the officer at the end of Act 5.

6. What plan does Dorine come up with at the end of Act 2 in hopes of preventing Mariane from marrying Tartuffe?

7. What is the nature of Tartuffe's dialogue when he first appears in Act 3?

8. How does Orgon react when Damis reveals that Tartuffe made advances towards Elmire?

9. How does Dorine react toward Mariane regarding Orgon's request that she marry Tartuffe?

10. What happens when Mr. Loyal knocks on the door of Orgon's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of the character Madame Pernelle in the play. What is her purpose? What might she be representative of in terms of society?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the nature of Tartuffe and Orgon's relationship. How is this relationship formed? What about the nature of the relationship's formation suggests the relationship isn't genuine?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the irony in the family trying to con Tartuffe after he had already successfully conned them. What might the author be saying in terms of dishonesty by having the family's plan backfire?

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