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

2. What is the relationship between Damis and Mariane?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Uncle and niece.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Husband and wife.

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

4. What does Orgon tell Cleante God told him to do regarding Tartuffe?
(a) Give him work.
(b) Clothe him.
(c) Take him into his home.
(d) Feed him.

5. What does Damis ask Cleante to discuss with Orgon just before he comes into the scene in Act 1?
(a) About evicting Tartuffe.
(b) About the marriage of Mariane.
(c) About his inheritance.
(d) About a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Elmire and Mariane?

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

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

4. Whom does Madame Pernelle call "a bold lassy" in Act 1?

5. What does Cleante describe Orgon's descriptions of Tartuffe as near the end of Act 1?

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