The Miser - Themes & Relationships Quiz

In The Miser, who is in love with Harpagon's daughter, Élise?

Question Answer Choices Valère Harpagon Mariane Cléante

What is the relationship between Cléante and Mariane in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices They are enemies They are siblings They are business partners They are in love

In The Miser, what social issue does Moliere criticize through the character of Harpagon?

Question Answer Choices The excessive indulgence in luxury and extravagance The lack of education and intellectual pursuits among the elite The disregard for familial loyalty and honor The inflexible insistence on separation between social classes to the detriment of true love

Who is Harpagon's valet in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices Valère Mariane Élise Cléante

What is Harpagon's relationship with his son Cléante in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices Harpagon is a strict but fair father who closely monitors Cléante’s activities to ensure his success and well-being. Harpagon is a loving father who supports Cléante in all his endeavors and encourages his marriage to Mariane. Harpagon is a poor father who pays little attention to Cléante and suspects him of trying to deceive him for his fortune. Harpagon and Cléante have a distant relationship, but Harpagon provides generously for Cléante's needs and desires.

What is one of Moliere's critiques of the elite represented by Harpagon in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices Harpagon is brave, noble, and honest Harpagon is generous, kind, and wise Harpagon is humble, gentle, and fair Harpagon is miserly, corrupt, and lustful

What is Harpagon's primary concern when it comes to his daughter's future marriage in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices Harpagon is primarily concerned with her husband’s family background. Harpagon is primarily concerned with her husband’s wealth. Harpagon is primarily concerned with her husband’s social status. Harpagon is primarily concerned with her husband’s personality.

Who turns out to be the children of a wealthy nobleman in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices Valère and Mariane Élise and Cléante Mariane and Élise Harpagon and Valère

What does Cléante do to try to marry Mariane in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices Cléante schemes ceaselessly to find a way to marry Mariane. Cléante decides to marry someone else instead. Cléante gives up on marrying Mariane. Cléante asks his father directly for permission to marry Mariane.

How does Cléante feel when Harpagon decides to marry Mariane in The Miser?

Question Answer Choices Cléante is delighted. Cléante is supportive. Cléante is indifferent. Cléante is horrified.