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

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Let's quickly put it all in writing, and let their envy choke on its own _______."

2. What does Tartuffe claim Orgon's family doubts about him near the end of Act 3?

3. What reason does Tartuffe give Cleante for leaving him in Act 4?

4. What does Orgon refer to Dorine, Cleante, Mariane, and Elmire's suggestions that Tartuffe is an imposter in Act 4?

5. What does Mariane do towards Orgon just before begging him to not make her marry Tartuffe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the unlikely control of Dorine in the play. In what ways does she control the other characters in the play? How does her ability to control others differ from Tartuffe's?

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

Examine the role of social class in the play. What is the author using the play to say in regards to social class? Which characters help the author accomplish these goals and how do they do so?

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