The Miser Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Miser? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. How does Harpagon hope to save money on food?


Dumpster-diving
Stealing fruit
Growing his own crops
Getting a refund for what isn't eaten
Q. What does La Flèche steal from Harpagon?


His fiancé
His heart
His horses
His cash box
Q. Why does Harpagon not want Cléante wearing nice clothes?


Because he is jealous
Because people will think Harpagon has money
Because he thinks Cléante should be more modest
Because he wants everyone to be unhappy
Q. Why is Harpagon a miser?


The play never says
Because he was poor growing up
Because his brain is diseased
Because he hates his kids
Q. Harpagon compares losing money to


Losing someone you love
Flying
Dying
Being liberated