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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "Do you think that I should perpetuate the flame of love that I have felt of late?"
(a) Mariane.
(b) Valere.
(c) Orgon.
(d) Dorine.

2. What does Orgon claim Tartuffe has a "powerful love" for that makes him renounce wealth?
(a) Peace.
(b) The eternal.
(c) Others.
(d) The Lord.

3. Who does Cleante question Orgon about near the end of Act 1?
(a) Damis.
(b) Madame Pernelle.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Elmire.

4. Who does Dorine describe as "nuts" in Act 1?
(a) Madame Pernelle.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) Orgon.
(d) Damis.

5. Finish Orgon's description of Tartuffe in Act 2: "He is a holy man and ______ poor."
(a) Sadly.
(b) Nobly.
(c) Gratefully.
(d) Honestly.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Whom does Cleante say wants to marry Mariane during his conversation with Orgon near the end of Act 1?

4. What is the relationship between Elmire and Mariane?

5. What does Elmire refer to as a "dreadful chore" to Cleante in Act 1?

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