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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Shouldn't a Christian pardon the offense and purge his soul of desire for vengeance"?

2. What reason does Dorine give Damis for not allowing him to hide in the room while Elmire and Tartuffe speak in Act 3?

3. What does Orgon tell Mariane "the contract" of her marriage to Tartuffe will make her?

4. Who does Orgon say will be his only legal heir at the end of Act 3?

5. Where does Tartuffe place his hand on Elmire that causes her to become alarmed during their private conversation in Act 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of struggle in the character's actions and words in the play. What reasons does he have for presenting the character's actions and words in such contrast with one another?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's portrayal of virtue in the play. How and by whom is virtue discussed? What seems to be the author's opinion of virtue?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of temper in the play. Who is able to control their temper and who is not? What might the author be saying in terms of the repercussions of losing ones temper?

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