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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orgon call Dorine when she claims that he is lying about making his daughter marry Tartuffe?
(a) A rat.
(b) A snake.
(c) A shrew.
(d) A wench.

2. What statement does Orgon continually repeat when discussing Tartuffe with Dorine in Act 1?
(a) "Oh my!"
(b) "Poor fellow!"
(c) "Praise be!"
(d) "My dear man!"

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

4. In which manner does Orgon say he needs to speak with his daughter in Act 2?
(a) Openly.
(b) Privately.
(c) Honestly.
(d) Earnestly.

5. Whom does Madame Pernelle call "a bold lassy" in Act 1?
(a) Elmire.
(b) Dorine.
(c) Filipote.
(d) Mariane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Dorine ask Mariane just after Orgon leaves the room in Act 2?

2. Who calls Tartuffe a "false Capuchin" in the play?

3. In Act 1, what ailment does Dorine tell Orgon his wife suffered while he was gone?

4. What does Dorine refer to Tartuffe as during her argument with Orgon in Act 2?

5. What does Orgon say when Cleante asks if he will keep his promise at the end of Act 1?

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