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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Finish the sentence: "I am cutting you off and what is worse I am leaving you with my heart-felt _______."

3. Where does Tartuffe place his hand on Elmire that causes her to become alarmed during their private conversation in Act 3?

4. What does Orgon refer to Dorine, Cleante, Mariane, and Elmire's suggestions that Tartuffe is an imposter in Act 4?

5. Who does Dorine say has "little ways" of convincing Tartuffe in Act 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of comedy in the dialogue and scenery of the play. What are some ways that the dialogue of the play can be deemed comedic? What actions and scenery in the play are comedic? What tone might the author be trying to achieve through the use of comedy?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the character Tartuffe in the play. What seems to be his true intentions? What seems to motivate his actions? How does he go about getting what he wants?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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