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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Don't put on that scrupulous air while your actions injure a rightful heir"?

2. What time does Tartuffe say it is when he leaves Cleante in Act 4?

3. Why does Elmire begin coughing during her encounter with Tartuffe in Act 4?

4. What does Mariane tell Orgon she will join if he makes her marry Tartuffe?

5. What does Elmire ask Tartuffe to do when he first enters the room in Act 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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