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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the court bailiff give Orgon for admittance into his house in Act 5?
(a) He has information on Tartuffe.
(b) He needs help with a problem.
(c) He has something that will please him.
(d) The court requires him to let him in.

2. Who does Madame Pernelle slap in Act 1?
(a) Damis.
(b) Filipote.
(c) Dorine.
(d) Elmire.

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

4. Where does Damis hide when Elmire and Tartuffe speak privately in Act 3?
(a) In the closet.
(b) Behind a plant.
(c) Under a chain.
(d) Under the piano.

5. Whose arm does Orgon threaten to break near the end of Act 3?
(a) Elmire's.
(b) Dorine's.
(c) Damis'.
(d) Tartuffe's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "And should we always respond to small slips with fire in our eyes and abuse on our ___."

2. What does Orgon look in just before starting his conversation with Mariane?

3. Who is described as, "With what a fair appearance and touching zeal" who "hides a wicked soul and a heart of steel"?

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

5. What does Tartuffe say caused his heart to belong to Elmire and made her his queen in Act 3?

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