Tartuffe Act 2: Character Intrigues and Ironies

What does Tartuffe's behavior towards Elmire reveal about his character in Act 2?

• His genuine piety and humility

• His manipulative and hypocritical nature

• His respect for family values

• His indifference to worldly matters

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

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

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

• Orgon

• Elmire

• Damis

• Cleante

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

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

What does Dorine suggest Mariane should do to delay the marriage to Tartuffe?

• Pretend to be ill

• Run away from home

• Agree to the marriage but create obstacles

• Confess her love for Valere to Tartuffe

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

• Elmire

• Cleante

• Dorine

• Damis

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

How does Orgon's blindness to Tartuffe's true nature contribute to the plot development in Act 2?

• It creates tension between Orgon and his family

• It leads to Tartuffe's immediate exposure and downfall

• It strengthens the bond between Orgon and Tartuffe

• It has no significant impact on the plot