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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 Mariane describe as having "with the strongest passion"?

2. Who does Cleante question Orgon about near the end of Act 1?

3. What does Orgon claim he has given Dorine "too much" of during their argument in Act 2?

4. Who is the author of the play Le Tartuffe?

5. Which two characters converse with one another just after Madame Pernelle leaves in Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Orgon and Cleante's discussion regarding Mariane's wedding at the end of Act 1?

2. Describe what Madame Pernelle says and does to her servant just before leaving in Act 1.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Orgon tell his family regarding the secret he has shared with Tartuffe?

8. What is the nature of Orgon and Mariane's discussion at the beginning of Act 2 just before Tartuffe is brought up?

9. In what way does Dorine say Tartuffe has changed since he came to their house?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the nature of Orgon and Mariane's relationship. What might the author be using their relationship to say regarding the time period in which the play was written?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze the internal struggles between the members of the family in the play. What factors are to blame for these struggles?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of social class in the play. What is the author using the play to say in regards to social class? Which characters help the author accomplish these goals and how do they do so?

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