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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. Who does Dorine describe as "nuts" in Act 1?
2. Finish Orgon's description of Tartuffe in Act 2: "He is a holy man and ______ poor."
3. Who is described as "a holy man whom all should hear"?
4. Finish the sentence: "Monsieur, can you pose as one who's sage, gravely stroking your breaded _____."
5. What does Cleante say he fears at the end of Act 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Orgon describe Tartuffe during his exchange with Cleante in Act 1?
2. Describe what happens when Damis reveals himself hiding in the room after Tartuffe makes advances towards Elmire.
3. What does Cleante scold Orgon about at the beginning of Act 5?
4. How does Tartuffe talk Orgon into letting him hold some documents for him?
5. What solution does Elmire suggest to Orgon to prove Tartuffe is disloyal in Act 4?
6. How does Damis react after he learns of Tartuffe's betrayal of Orgon?
7. Describe the interaction between Tartuffe and the officer at the end of Act 5.
8. Describe the interaction between Mariane and Valere after Dorine brings them back into the room at the end of Act 2.
9. What is the nature of Orgon and Mariane's discussion at the beginning of Act 2 just before Tartuffe is brought up?
10. What excuse does Tartuffe give to Cleante when he asks him to help Orgon and Damis make up?
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 Cleante's role as the voice of reason in the play. In what ways has he shown reasonable and thoughtful actions in the play? What might the author be using Cleante to represent?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the concept of hypocrisy that is presented in the play. What might the author be saying in terms of hypocrisy and religion?
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