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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, whom does Mrs. Levi say she hoped Mr. Vandergelder would marry?
(a) Courtenay Marie.
(b) Ernestina Simple.
(c) Ernesta Plain.
(d) Constance Bigsby.

2. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?
(a) Gives her counterfeit bills.
(b) Leaves the room.
(c) Fakes a fit of coughing and sneezing.
(d) Pretends to lose his hearing.

3. What type of instruction does Mrs. Levi offer?
(a) Piano and mandolin.
(b) Guitar and violin.
(c) Piano.
(d) Mandolin and guitar.

4. What type of transportation does Mr. Vandergelder own?
(a) A buggy.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) A Porsche.
(d) A station wagon.

5. What type of store does Mr. Vandergelder run?
(a) Hay, feed, and provision.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Tools and automobiles.
(d) Sundries.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?

2. Ambrose is in what mood at the beginning of Act 1?

3. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?

4. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?

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