Tartuffe

How does Tartuffe react when Dorine confronts him about his intentions with Elmire?

• He openly admits his feelings for Elmire

• He denies any wrongdoing and maintains his pious facade

• He becomes violent and threatens Dorine

• He ignores Dorine and leaves the scene

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What is ironic about Orgon's trust in Tartuffe in Act 2?

• Orgon is usually distrustful of others

• Tartuffe has a secret alliance with Orgon's enemies

• The audience knows Tartuffe's true nature, but Orgon does not

• Orgon has been warned by many characters about Tartuffe's deceit

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In Act 2, which character begins to see through Tartuffe's facade?

• Orgon

• Elmire

• Damis

• Cleante

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What does Damis propose to do after overhearing Tartuffe's advances towards Elmire?

• Confront Tartuffe directly

• Tell his father, Orgon, about Tartuffe's behavior

• Challenge Tartuffe to a duel

• Elope with Mariane to avoid Tartuffe's influence

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How does Mariane react to her father's decision to marry her to Tartuffe?

• She is excited and eager to marry Tartuffe

• She is indifferent and accepts her father's will

• She is distressed and seeks help from Valere

• She confronts her father and refuses to marry Tartuffe

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Which character is the voice of reason and tries to counsel Orgon about Tartuffe's true nature?

• Elmire

• Cleante

• Dorine

• Damis

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What is the main conflict that arises in Act 2 of Tartuffe?

• Orgon's decision to disinherit his son

• Tartuffe's manipulation of Orgon to marry Mariane

• Elmire's secret affair with Tartuffe

• Valere's challenge to Tartuffe for Mariane's hand

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What is the primary theme explored in Molière's play 'Tartuffe'?

• A) The conflict between love and duty

• B) The hypocrisy of religious piety

• C) The power of true love

• D) The struggle for political power

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Which character in 'Tartuffe' is most skeptical of Tartuffe's intentions from the beginning?

• A) Orgon

• B) Elmire

• C) Damis

• D) Cleante

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In 'Tartuffe', how does Orgon first come to know Tartuffe?

• A) Through a mutual friend

• B) Tartuffe saves Orgon's life

• C) Tartuffe is a guest at Orgon's house

• D) Orgon meets Tartuffe at church

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