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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. What does Damis ask Cleante to discuss with Orgon just before he comes into the scene in Act 1?

2. Whom does Madame Pernelle call "a bold lassy" in Act 1?

3. What does Orgon tell Cleante that Tartuffe did with the first donation he gave to him at the end of Act 1?

4. What does Dorine refer to Tartuffe as during her argument with Orgon in Act 2?

5. What does Orgon call Dorine when she claims that he is lying about making his daughter marry Tartuffe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation between Elmire and Tartuffe when she tries to dissuade him from accepting Mariane's hand in marriage.

2. What does Cleante say regarding Orgon's temper in Act 5?

3. How does Damis react after he learns of Tartuffe's betrayal of Orgon?

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

5. In what way does Tartuffe "put the moves" on Elmire near the beginning of Act 3?

6. Why does Dorine claim the family's neighbor is slandering them?

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

8. What reasons does Madame Pernelle give Elmire for leaving the house at the beginning of Act 1?

9. Describe what happens when Damis reveals himself hiding in the room after Tartuffe makes advances towards Elmire.

10. Describe how Madame Pernelle takes defense of Tartuffe at the beginning of Act 1.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the nature of trust in the play. Which characters are presented as trustworthy, and which are not? What purpose does the author have in presenting trust in this way?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of religion in the play. Who offers an honest portrayal of religiousness in the play? What seems to be the author's thoughts on religion?

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