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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tartuffe do when Orgon confronts him with Damis' claims near the end of Act 3?
(a) Confesses and apologizes.
(b) Cries.
(c) Denies it.
(d) Prays.

2. Who does Damis refer to as a "vulgar coxcomb" in Act 3?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Tartuffe.

3. What is Mariane's response to Orgon when he asks her if she will marry Tartuffe in Act 2?
(a) "Whatever your wish father."
(b) "I dare not!"
(c) "It is your will."
(d) "Out of the question, father, I assure you!"

4. What does Elmire try and talk Damis out of doing in Act 3?
(a) Telling Orgon about Tartuffe's advances on her.
(b) Framing Tartuffe.
(c) Kicking Tartuffe out of the house.
(d) Killing Tartuffe.

5. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say regarding Tartuffe during his conversation with Mariane in Act 2?
(a) That he should be her husband.
(b) He warms the heart.
(c) He is handsome.
(d) His merits shine like a pearl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Orgon NOT say Tartuffe did the first time they met?

2. Who does Madame Pernelle say has "fallen from grace" in Act 1?

3. What is the relationship between Elmire and Mariane?

4. Who says, "Do you think that I should perpetuate the flame of love that I have felt of late?"

5. What does Damis ask Cleante to discuss with Orgon just before he comes into the scene in Act 1?

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