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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?
(a) His company has failed.
(b) He plans to marry.
(c) Ermengarde is pregnant.
(d) Ambrose is a criminal.

2. Mrs. Levi says Mr. Vandergelder must do what by the end of the week?
(a) Sell his shop.
(b) Get married.
(c) Pay her back.
(d) Leave the country.

3. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?
(a) A cigar.
(b) Cloves.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) A pipe.

4. In Act 3, why does Mrs. Levi say kind things about Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) She's unable to be unkind.
(b) She knows he's listening.
(c) He pays her to do it.
(d) She hopes he'll become kind.

5. What type of store does Mrs. Molloy own?
(a) Hat store.
(b) Book store.
(c) Dress shop.
(d) Wine shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Levi instruct Mr. Vandergelder to meet his should-be bride?

2. In Act 1, what prevents Cornelius from an automatic promotion?

3. How many entrances are available in Act 3?

4. What type of instruction does Mrs. Levi offer?

5. What does August do when Cornelius opens the champagne?

(see the answer key)

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