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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cleante describe Orgon's descriptions of Tartuffe as near the end of Act 1?
(a) Pure rot.
(b) Dirty lies.
(c) Hearty smut.
(d) Simply garbage.

2. What does Orgon say when Cleante asks if he will keep his promise at the end of Act 1?
(a) "Farewell".
(b) "It is certain".
(c) "Possibly".
(d) "It is likely".

3. Who calls Tartuffe a "false Capuchin" in the play?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Dorine.
(c) Cleante.
(d) Damis.

4. Who is described as "fat and flabby, with red lips, and a shining face"?
(a) Madame Pernelle.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Orgon.

5. What is the name of Madame Pernelle's servant in the play?
(a) Filipote.
(b) Laurent.
(c) Tartuffe.
(d) Dorine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Claiming our crime was truly gigantic in mixing what's holy with what's ______".

2. Which two characters converse with one another just after Madame Pernelle leaves in Act 1?

3. Who is the author of the play Le Tartuffe?

4. What does Orgon tell Cleante when he asks what he should report to Valere regarding Mariane's marriage?

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

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