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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 Orgon tell Cleante God told him to do regarding Tartuffe?

2. Who is the first character to speak in the play?

3. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say regarding Tartuffe during his conversation with Mariane in Act 2?

4. Who says, "Do you think that I should perpetuate the flame of love that I have felt of late?"

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between Mariane and Valere after Dorine brings them back into the room at the end of Act 2.

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

3. What is Valere's reaction just after learning of Orgon's plans for Mariane to marry Tartuffe?

4. What does Cleante come to talk to Tartuffe about at the beginning of Act 4?

5. Describe the interaction between Valere and Mariane that causes them to leave the room near the end of Act 2.

6. Describe Dorine and Cleante's pleas to Orgon regarding Mariane's marriage in Act 4.

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

8. What does Elmire say regarding her husband's feelings towards Tartuffe?

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

10. How does Dorine describe Orgon and Tartuffe's relationship to Cleante in Act 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism in the king's intervention and subsequent absolution for Orgon at the end of the play. What message might the author be trying to get across with the use of this character?

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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