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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ambrose is in what mood at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Greedy.
(c) Amorous.
(d) Angry.

2. What does Cornelius want Mrs. Malloy to think of him?
(a) He's rich.
(b) He's handsome.
(c) He's married.
(d) He's smart.

3. How does Mrs. Levi predict Mr. Vandergelder's life path?
(a) Reviewing his net worth.
(b) Reading his fortune.
(c) Judging his physique.
(d) Reading his palm.

4. "Marriage is a bribe designed to make a housekeeper think she's..." what?
(a) "Worth her wage."
(b) "A homemaker."
(c) "Appreciated."
(d) "A queen."

5. Mrs. Malloy ask Cornelius to take her where?
(a) Tavern on the Green.
(b) The symphony.
(c) Central Park.
(d) Harmonia Gardens Restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

2. When do Mrs. Levi and Mr. Vandergelder plan to meet outside Mrs. Malloy's store?

3. In Act 1, who shaves Mr. Vandergelder?

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

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder take back from Mrs. Malloy?

(see the answer key)

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