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

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "And I can't gaze up you, you perfect creature, without worshiping in you both God and ______."

2. What does Cleante ask Tartuffe to help him with at the beginning of Act 4?

3. What does Elmire make Tartuffe promise to do near the end of their private conversation in Act 3?

4. Who does Orgon call a traitor near the end of Act 3?

5. What does Cleante tell Tartuffe he believes his arguments seem like at the beginning of Act 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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