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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dorine say a woman in love needs to have a heart made of?
(a) Rock.
(b) Gold.
(c) Granite.
(d) Steel.

2. What is described as "a sly conjecture or a wicked smear"?
(a) The rumor of Mariane marrying Tartuffe.
(b) For Mariane to marry Valere.
(c) Orgon's opinion of Tartuffe.
(d) Tartuffe's reputation.

3. How does Tartuffe react when Elmire first begins telling him of her passion for him during their private conversation in Act 4?
(a) He is eager.
(b) He leaves the room.
(c) He finds it odd.
(d) He tells her of his passion for her.

4. Who says, "What can I think about what you're saying except that your blindness is quite dismaying!"?
(a) Dorine.
(b) Mariane.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Elmire.

5. Who is the first person Orgon speaks with after hearing of Tartuffe's advances on Elmire?
(a) Tartuffe.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Damis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of candy does Tartuffe offer Elmire during their encounter in Act 4?

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

3. What does Elmire say "aids in our misdirection" when planning her scheme against Tartuffe with Dorine in Act 4?

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

5. What does Tartuffe tell his servant to "lock up" before dismissing him in Act 3?

(see the answer key)

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