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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 is described as "a sly conjecture or a wicked smear"?

2. Who calls Tartuffe a "false Capuchin" in the play?

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

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

5. Who is described as "a holy man whom all should hear"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Orgon give to Elmire excusing why he refuses to believe Damis over Tartuffe?

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

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

4. Describe the nature of the discussion between Dorine and Mariane after Mariane asks her for help getting out of the marriage to Tartuffe in Act 2.

5. Describe the interaction between Elmire and Tartuffe when Elmire first enters the room in Act 3.

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

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

8. How does Dorine describe Tartuffe to Orgon in Act 1?

9. What does Cleante scold Orgon about at the beginning of Act 5?

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of manipulation in the play. Who uses manipulation to their advantage and is most successful? What might the author be saying about the nature of manipulation by showing the family's misuse of it?

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