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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What "miracle" does Cornelius receive from Malachi?
(a) A purse of money.
(b) Friendship and respect.
(c) A woman who loves him.
(d) Healing for his cough.

2. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?
(a) Marries right.
(b) Reinvents the wheel.
(c) Wins a lawsuit.
(d) Becomes a thief.

3. In Act 2, what purchase do Cornelius and Barnaby fake interest in?
(a) A dress.
(b) A puppy.
(c) Flour.
(d) A hat.

4. What is Mrs. Malloy's marriage status?
(a) Engaged.
(b) Widow.
(c) Married.
(d) Divorced.

5. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's daughter.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's taxes.
(c) Ambrose's loud dog.
(d) Ambrose's lack of ethics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many entrances exist in Act 1?

2. Whose house does Mr. Vandergelder want the cabman to go?

3. How is August described?

4. What does Cornelius hope to do to Mrs. Malloy?

5. How much does Mr. Vandergelder first offer the cabman for services?

(see the answer key)

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